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Immanuel Lutheran School Top 13 · Oldest Founding Date (NM)
Manzano Day School Top 17 · Oldest Founding Date (NM)

Best New Mexico Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private schools serving 1,125 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in New Mexico include Immanuel Lutheran School, Sunset Mesa School, and Manzano Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of blue ribbon private schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,125

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,125

Top Ranked New Mexico Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Holy Ghost Catholic School Photo
Holy Ghost Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Blue Ribbon year: 2009
Catholic
6201 Ross Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
(5)
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Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Blue Ribbon year: 2007
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
(12)
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Manzano Day School Photo
Manzano Day School
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Blue Ribbon year: 2018
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
(2)
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Map of Sunset Mesa School
Sunset Mesa School
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2007
3020 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-7626
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in New Mexico include Immanuel Lutheran School, Sunset Mesa School, and Manzano Day School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in New Mexico?
4 blue ribbon private schools are located in New Mexico.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
50% of blue ribbon private schools in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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