Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Leap International Montessori School
About the School
- Leap International Montessori School in Rio Rancho, NM offers Montessori education for preschool through fourth grade in a large suburban community.
- The school enrolls 35 students with a nonsectarian orientation and a student–teacher ratio of 35:1.
- Founded members of the American Montessori Society and Association Montessori International, the school maintains recognized Montessori affiliations.
- Leap International Montessori School has a high percentage of students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for diversity.
- The school community is located in the Old Rio Rancho Estates neighborhood, serving families seeking a Montessori program in a suburban setting.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Leap International Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 51%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Leap International Montessori School often compared to?
Leap International Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Escuela Del Sol Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Leap International Montessori School?
The application deadline for Leap International Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Leap International Montessori School located?
Leap International Montessori School is located in the Old Rio Rancho Estates neighborhood of Rio Rancho, NM.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
Popular comparisons: Leap International Montessori School vs. Escuela Del Sol Montessori School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Leap International Montessori School is Living Word Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Covenant School Of Rio Rancho (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
1901 17th Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
Distance: 0.4 mi
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
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3896 Corrales Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 51 students
Extracurriculars: 6
4100 New Vistas Ct Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-1500
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
1901 17th Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Seventh Day Adventist
65 Sandia View Ln
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 280-0717
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
Christian
6013 Paradise Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-4508
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 132 students
Specialized Curriculum
5801 Carmel Avenue Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 797-2200
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
1901 17th Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7378
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3896 Corrales Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 51 students
Extracurriculars: 6
4100 New Vistas Ct Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-1500
Distance: 3.2 mi
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
Distance: 0.4 mi
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
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3896 Corrales Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
Distance: 3.2 mi
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
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
24 Academy Dr
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-4805
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9111 High Assets Way NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 898-4859
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
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Top 5%10
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3804 Shiloh Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2320
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2320
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1718 Yale Blvd Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 242-3118
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4601 Pepe Ortiz Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-0220
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-0220
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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