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Best New Mexico ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,748 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in New Mexico include Las Cruces Academy, Santa Fe Waldorf School, and The Armand Hammer United World College.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
45% of private schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,748

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,748

Top Ranked New Mexico ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Map of The Armand Hammer United World College
Gr: 11-12 | 224 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum
Highway 65
Montezuma, NM 87731
(505) 454-4200
Las Cruces Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
(7)
Map of Oak Grove Classical Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
8888 Harper Rd NE,
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 269-2696
Map of St. Joseph Mission School
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
26 School Rd.
San Fidel, NM 87049
(505) 552-6362
Map of St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
224 7th St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 242-6271
Santa Fe Waldorf School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
(1)
Map of Albuquerque Country Day School
Gr: PK-9 | 132 students
Specialized Curriculum
5801 Carmel Avenue Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 797-2200
Map of Keres Childrens Learning Center
Gr: PK | 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
Po Box 113
Cochiti Pueblo, NM 87072
(505) 465-2185
Salam Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Santa Fe School For The Arts & Sciences Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
5912 Jaguar Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-8585
(6)
Map of Veritas Classical Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 41 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 2844
Hobbs, NM 88241
(575) 942-4664

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico include Las Cruces Academy, Santa Fe Waldorf School, and The Armand Hammer United World College.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in New Mexico?
11 private schools with special program emphasis are located in New Mexico.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico?
New Mexico private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in New Mexico?
45% of private schools with special program emphasis in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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