Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NM School
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Joseph Mission School
About the School
- St. Joseph Mission School in San Fidel, NM serves 48 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1923, the school has a Catholic religious affiliation and participates in the National Catholic Educational Association and a regional independent school association.
- The udent–teacher ratio of 16:1 with three total teachers, supporting personalized instruction across elementary and middle school levels.
- Annual tuition is $5,500, providing an affordable private school option in a rural New Mexico community.
- Joseph Mission ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for udent diversity and holds one of the state's oldest founding dates.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NM School
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Joseph Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- High school valedictorians and salutatorians -
- Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacists, Teachers, Engineers and Business Owners -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Joseph Mission School cost?
St. Joseph Mission School's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from St. Joseph Mission School?
St. Joseph Mission School famous alumni include: High school valedictorians and salutatorians and Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacists, Teachers, Engineers and Business Owners.
What is St. Joseph Mission School's ranking?
St. Joseph Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Mission School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Joseph Mission School is New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Teresa Of Avila Catholic School (15.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
20b Mockingbird Drive
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
Catholic
402 E High St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2261
Distance: 33.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Catholic
8 Lenore Ave.
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7465
Distance: 46.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students
29 NM-169,
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2543
Distance: 49.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
20b Mockingbird Drive
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
Distance: 46.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students
29 NM-169,
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2543
Distance: 49.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Distance: 49.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
6900 Los Volcanes Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-0135
Distance: 51.6 mi
Gr: 3-10 | 6 students
Baptist
P.O. Box 1708
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-7193
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students
20b Mockingbird Drive
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-5500
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
Catholic
402 E High St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2261
Distance: 33.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Catholic
8 Lenore Ave.
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7465
Distance: 46.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students
29 NM-169,
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2543
Distance: 49.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
Catholic
402 E High St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2261
Distance: 33.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Catholic
8 Lenore Ave.
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7465
Distance: 46.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students
29 NM-169,
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2543
Distance: 49.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Distance: 49.2 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Baptist
500 Oliver Ross Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-0858
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28 Baca Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
4.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
8.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
8.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
44 Pinsbaari Drive
Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 934-4926
Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 934-4926
12.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
I40 West Exit 114
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9200
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9200
12.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
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