Very Good
#18 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 17% of private schools
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
School · Rio Rancho, NM
A private school in Rio Rancho, NM serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1500 SOUTHERN BLVD SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NM.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NM
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Gospel Light Baptist Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rio Rancho), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,278
Median home value
$262,800
Median rent
$1,380/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gospel Light Baptist Academy is listed in Rio Rancho, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Gospel Light Baptist Academy is a private school in Rio Rancho, NM, serving approximately 184 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gospel Light Baptist Academy
What grades does Gospel Light Baptist Academy serve?
Gospel Light Baptist Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Gospel Light Baptist Academy?
Gospel Light Baptist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gospel Light Baptist Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gospel Light Baptist Academy is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Gospel Light Baptist Academy rank in NM?
Gospel Light Baptist Academy ranks #18 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Gospel Light Baptist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Gospel Light Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gospel Light Baptist Academy a private school?
Yes, Gospel Light Baptist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Gospel Light Baptist Academy a religious school?
Gospel Light Baptist Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sandoval County
- Phone
- (505) 289-2130
- Area population (ZIP 87124)
- 58,402
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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