Very Good
#36 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 35% of private schools
Hilltop Christian School
Elementary School · Tse Bonito, NM
A private elementary school in Tse Bonito, NM serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
02A HILLTOP DR, Tse Bonito, NM 87301
- 5.6:1 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 Hilltop Christian School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average337/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,302
Median home value
$134,700
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'oltaEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 2.1 mi | 84 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hilltop Christian School is listed in Tse Bonito, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hilltop Christian School
Hilltop Christian School is a private elementary school in Tse Bonito, NM, serving approximately 59 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilltop Christian School
What grades does Hilltop Christian School serve?
Hilltop Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Hilltop Christian School?
Hilltop Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltop Christian School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hilltop Christian School rank in NM?
Hilltop Christian School ranks #36 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Hilltop Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilltop Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hilltop Christian School a private school?
Yes, Hilltop Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hilltop Christian School a religious school?
Hilltop Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- McKinley County
- Phone
- (505) 371-5726
- Area population (ZIP 87301)
- 21,981
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 87301; 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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