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Rio Rancho ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 729 students in Rio Rancho, NM, 4% of all K-12 students in Rio Rancho, NM are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
80% of private schools in Rio Rancho, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 729
  • Average Tuition: $4,136
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 69%
  • View Rio Rancho, NM School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 729
  • Average Tuition: $4,136
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 69%
  • View Rio Rancho, NM School Trends

Top Ranked Rio Rancho ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1100 Hood Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-3221
(4)
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Map of Covenant School Of Rio Rancho
Covenant School Of Rio Rancho
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1601 Barbara Loop Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-4600
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Map of Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
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Map of Leap International Montessori School
Leap International Montessori School
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students
Montessori School
1598 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
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Map of Living Word Christian Academy
Living Word Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
1901 17th Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
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Rio Rancho, NM ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

5
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-16.7% (-1 school) 10-yr
729
Students
+19.3% (+118 students) 10-yr
$4,136
Avg. Tuition
-1.5% (-$64) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
-36.0% (-9 students) 10-yr
69%
Students of Color
+6.2% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-35.3% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rio Rancho)
This State (NM)
# Schools
5 Schools
186 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearRio Rancho, NM Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20206
20196
20185
20175
20165
20156
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# Students
729 Students
23,468 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025146132179
2024146129172
2023131129174
2022119130185
2021119124180
2020100116171
2019125117175
2018129114172
2017122122180
2016122125178
2015122121167
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% Students of Color
69%
51%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202569%50%34%
202469%50%34%
202367%52%33%
202268%52%33%
202168%51%32%
202067%52%32%
201970%54%31%
201870%54%31%
201765%56%32%
201665%57%32%
201565%57%32%
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0.71
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20250.710.740.65
20240.710.740.65
20230.700.740.65
20220.660.740.64
20210.660.740.64
20200.660.740.64
20190.670.740.63
20180.670.740.63
20170.490.730.61
20160.490.730.61
20150.490.730.61
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# American Indian Students
26 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
10%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20254%10%1%
20244%10%1%
20234%9%1%
20223%8%2%
20213%8%1%
20203%8%1%
20193%7%1%
20183%8%2%
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# Asian Students
25 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20253%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20232%2%5%
20222%2%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
314 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
23%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202543%23%9%
202443%24%9%
202343%24%9%
202250%26%8%
202150%26%9%
202050%26%9%
201948%26%8%
201848%26%8%
201716%27%8%
201616%27%8%
201516%27%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
20252%2%7%
20242%2%7%
20233%2%8%
20223%2%7%
20213%2%7%
20203%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
179 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
25%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202525%37%52%
202425%37%52%
202325%34%52%
202222%34%54%
202122%34%54%
202022%35%54%
201922%36%56%
201822%36%56%
201712%37%58%
201612%36%58%
201512%36%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
168 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202523%25%26%
202423%24%26%
202323%29%25%
202220%28%25%
202120%28%25%
202020%27%24%
201923%26%24%
201823%25%23%
201769%25%22%
201669%26%22%
201569%26%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
67 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202511:110:111:1
202411:19:111:1
202311:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20219:110:111:1
20209:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201812:110:112:1
201717:110:112:1
201617:110:112:1
201517:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
58%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202510%58%55%
202410%58%54%
202310%60%54%
202210%61%54%
202110%62%54%
202010%61%54%
201910%60%53%
201810%61%53%
201710%60%53%
201610%59%52%
201510%58%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025161515
2024161515
2023161515
2022161515
2021161515
2020161515
2019161515
2018181515
2017251515
2016251515
2015251415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,136
$8,695

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025$4,136$9,184$15,012
2024$4,136$8,968$13,254
2023$4,136$8,791$12,626
2022$4,136$8,587$12,187
2021$4,136$8,892$11,800
2020$4,136$8,921$11,512
2019$3,525$8,879$11,293
2018$4,200$8,531$11,017
2017$4,200$8,510$10,708
2016$4,200$8,138$10,356
2015$4,200$7,855$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202520%32%34%
202420%34%34%
202320%34%34%
202220%34%33%
202120%35%33%
202020%35%32%
201920%34%31%
201820%34%30%
201720%33%30%
201620%33%29%
201520%32%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
$4,837

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
2025$800$4,837$7,073
2024$800$4,794$6,930
2023$800$4,674$6,469
2022$800$4,461$6,289
2021$800$4,348$6,055
2020$800$4,311$5,921
2019$600$3,302$5,795
2018$600$2,573$5,456
2017$600$2,437$5,319
2016$600$3,105$5,105
2015$600$2,667$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearRio Rancho, NM AvgNew Mexico (NM)National
202599%84%81%
202499%87%85%
202399%87%85%
202299%87%85%
202199%87%85%
202099%87%85%
201990%87%85%
201890%86%85%
201790%85%85%
201690%87%85%
201590%83%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rio Rancho, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Rio Rancho, NM is St. Thomas Aquinas School.
How many private schools are located in Rio Rancho?
5 private schools are located in Rio Rancho.
How diverse are private schools in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho private schools are approximately 69% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Rio Rancho go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Rio Rancho are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rio Rancho?
80% of private schools in Rio Rancho are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Rio Rancho are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rio Rancho include: Gospel Light Baptist Academy vs. St. Thomas Aquinas School

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