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Best Valencia County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 383 students in Valencia County, NM (there are , serving 12,175 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Valencia County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Valencia County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Canon Christian Academy
Canon Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
19381 N Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 917-6697
(1)
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Map of St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
101B north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
(1)
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[+] Show Closed ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Valencia County, New Mexico

Valencia County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Bosque Farms Christian Academy
Bosque Farms Christian Academy
Gr: NS-11 | 34 students
Assembly of God
275 N Bosque Loop
Bosque Farms, NM 87068
(505) 869-3022
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Map of Del Rio Academy
Del Rio Academy
Gr: 3-8 | 28 students
Alternative School
15 Jemez Dr.
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-9271
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Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s

YearValencia County Total Schools
20253
20244
20234
20225
20215
20207
20197
20188
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
383 Students
23,468 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
2025131132179
2024105129172
202395129174
202275130185
202175124180
202056116171
201956117175
201850114172
201749122180
201649125178
201545121167
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% Average Students of Color
89%
51%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
202588%50%34%
202483%50%34%
202381%52%33%
202237%52%33%
202137%51%32%
202070%52%32%
201962%54%31%
201862%54%31%
201752%56%32%
201652%57%32%
201552%57%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
202511:110:111:1
202411:19:111:1
202311:110:111:1
202211:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202011:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
20158:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
79%
58%

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

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
202579%58%55%
202479%58%54%
202379%60%54%
202279%61%54%
202179%62%54%
202079%61%54%
201979%60%53%
201879%61%53%
201779%60%53%
201679%59%52%
201585%58%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
2025161515
2024161515
2023161515
2022161515
2021161515
2020161515
2019161515
2018161515
2017161515
2016161515
2015161415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,763
$8,695

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
2025$4,588$9,184$15,012
2024$4,588$8,968$13,254
2023$4,400$8,791$12,626
2022$4,400$8,587$12,187
2021$4,400$8,892$11,800
2020$4,250$8,921$11,512
2019$4,250$8,879$11,293
2018$3,833$8,531$11,017
2017$3,833$8,510$10,708
2016$3,833$8,138$10,356
2015$3,600$7,855$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
202540%32%34%
202440%34%34%
202340%34%34%
202240%34%33%
202140%35%33%
202040%35%32%
201940%34%31%
201845%34%30%
201745%33%30%
201645%33%29%
201550%32%28%
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Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
202585%84%81%
202485%87%85%
202385%87%85%
202285%87%85%
202185%87%85%
202085%87%85%
201985%87%85%
201893%86%85%
201793%85%85%
201693%87%85%
2015100%83%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
20250.350.740.65
20240.420.740.65
20230.460.740.65
20220.640.740.64
20210.640.740.64
20200.630.740.64
20190.660.740.63
20180.660.740.63
20170.670.730.61
20160.670.730.61
20150.630.730.61
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# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%

Percentage of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Students of American Indian Trends

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
20253%10%1%
20242%10%1%
20233%9%1%
20229%8%2%
20219%8%1%
20208%8%1%
20198%7%1%
20188%8%2%
201711%7%1%
201611%7%1%
201511%7%1%
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# Asian Students
5 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%2%5%
20223%2%4%
20213%2%4%
20203%2%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
311 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
23%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
202580%23%9%
202474%24%9%
202371%24%9%
202253%26%8%
202153%26%9%
202053%26%9%
201947%26%8%
201846%26%8%
201737%27%8%
201637%27%8%
201539%27%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
20251%2%7%
20242%2%7%
20232%2%8%
20223%2%7%
20213%2%7%
20203%2%8%
20193%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
40 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
11%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
202511%37%52%
202416%37%52%
202318%34%52%
202228%34%54%
202128%34%54%
202028%35%54%
201934%36%56%
201836%36%56%
201743%37%58%
201643%36%58%
201546%36%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
13 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
4%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearValencia County AverageNew Mexico (NM) AverageNational Average
20254%25%26%
20244%24%26%
20235%29%25%
20224%28%25%
20214%28%25%
20205%27%24%
20196%26%24%
20186%25%23%
20177%25%22%
20167%26%22%
20151%26%21%
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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Valencia County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Valencia County, NM include Canon Christian Academy and St. Mary's Catholic School Belen.
How many private schools are located in Valencia County?
2 private schools are located in Valencia County.
What percentage of students in Valencia County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Valencia County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Valencia County?
100% of private schools in Valencia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Valencia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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