Excellent
#1 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 1% of private schools
St Bonaventure School
Elementary School · Thoreau, NM
A private elementary school in Thoreau, NM serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
8 LENORE AVE, Thoreau, NM 87323
- 7.9:1 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 St Bonaventure 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$45,156
Median home value
$102,700
Median rent
$620/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
94.8%
Poverty rate
39.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87323; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thoreau ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 385 | 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.
St Bonaventure School is listed in Thoreau, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Bonaventure School
St Bonaventure School is a private elementary school in Thoreau, NM, serving approximately 110 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 100 private schools in NM.
What's said publicly about St Bonaventure School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Bonaventure School
What grades does St Bonaventure School serve?
St Bonaventure School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Bonaventure School?
St Bonaventure School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Bonaventure School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Bonaventure School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Bonaventure School rank in NM?
St Bonaventure School ranks #1 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is St Bonaventure School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Bonaventure School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Bonaventure School a private school?
Yes, St Bonaventure School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Bonaventure School a religious school?
St Bonaventure School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Phone
- (505) 862-7465
- Area population (ZIP 87323)
- 3,702
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 87323; 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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