Excellent
#1 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 1% of private schools
St Bonaventure School
Elementary School
8 LENORE AVE, Thoreau, NM 87323
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
110
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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St Bonaventure School
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About St Bonaventure School
St Bonaventure School is a private elementary school in Thoreau, NM. St Bonaventure School serves approximately 110 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Bonaventure School has a current 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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- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 110 students, St Bonaventure School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.9:1 students to teachers, St Bonaventure School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Bonaventure School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Bonaventure School compares to the 3 public schools in Thoreau, NM
Student Demographics
All Schools in Thoreau
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Bonaventure School (this school) | 8.8 |
| THOREAU ELEMENTARY | 3.8 |
| THOREAU MIDDLE | 3.7 |
| THOREAU HIGH | 4.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
8 LENORE AVE, Thoreau, NM 87323
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Bonaventure School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SAN RAFAEL ELEMENTARY (rated 8.6/10, 27.7 miles away, in nearby Grants), with a very similar rating. Another option is MILAN ELEMENTARY (rated 8.0/10, 24.2 miles away, in nearby Grants), with a comparable rating. Additionally, CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY (rated 7.1/10, 19.4 miles away, in nearby Crownpoint), a more accessible option. For more schools in Thoreau, see our Thoreau schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 27.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THOREAU ELEMENTARY Thoreau | 0.1 mi | 3.8 |
| THOREAU MIDDLE Thoreau | 1.0 mi | 3.7 |
| THOREAU HIGH Thoreau | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Baca/Dlo'ay Azhi Community School Prewitt | 9.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Mariano Lake Community School Crownpoint | 13.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Dibe Yazhi Habitiin Olta' Inc. Crownpoint | 16.8 mi | 4.2 |
| CROWNPOINT ELEMENTARY Crownpoint | 19.4 mi | 7.1 |
| BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY Grants | 17.1 mi | 7.1 |
| CROWNPOINT HIGH Crownpoint | 20.2 mi | 5.5 |
| CROWNPOINT MIDDLE Crownpoint | 20.2 mi | 6.7 |
| T'iis Ts'ozi Bi'Olta' Community School Crownpoint | 20.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Wingate Elementary School Ft. Wingate | 18.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Wingate High School Fort Wingate | 19.0 mi | — |
| RAMAH ELEMENTARY Ramah | 24.1 mi | 6.7 |
| RAMAH HIGH Ramah | 24.9 mi | 6.7 |
| MILAN ELEMENTARY Grants | 24.2 mi | 8.0 |
| CATHERINE A. MILLER ELEMENTARY Church Rock | 23.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Tse'ii'ahi' Community School Crownpoint | 28.7 mi | 5.6 |
| SAN RAFAEL ELEMENTARY Grants | 27.7 mi | 8.6 |
| GCCS EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Grants | 27.0 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87323 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$45,156
Median Home Value
$102,700
Median Rent
$620/mo
Population
3,702
College Educated
18.3%
Homeownership
94.8%
Avg Commute
36.9 min
Poverty Rate
39.2%
Median Age
45.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HONDO ELEMENTARY Hondo, NM | 8.8 |
| TATUM ELEMENTARY Tatum, NM | 8.8 |
| ARREY ELEMENTARY Arrey, NM | 8.7 |
| SANTA FE SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES Santa Fe, NM | 8.7 |
| PLACITAS ELEMENTARY Bernalillo, NM | 8.6 |
| SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL Farmington, NM | 8.6 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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