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#98 of 100 private schools in NM
St Joseph Mission School
Elementary School · San Fidel, NM
A private elementary school in San Fidel, NM serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
26 SCHOOL RD, San Fidel, NM 87049
- 9.7:1 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 Joseph Mission 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low92/100K
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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)
College educated
75%
Poverty rate
100%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87049; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haak'u Community AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 3.3 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Cubero ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 4.6 mi | 201 | 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 Joseph Mission School is listed in San Fidel, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Joseph Mission School
St Joseph Mission School is a private elementary school in San Fidel, NM, serving approximately 33 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Joseph Mission School
What grades does St Joseph Mission School serve?
St Joseph Mission School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph Mission School?
St Joseph Mission School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Mission School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Mission School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph Mission School rank in NM?
St Joseph Mission School ranks #98 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is St Joseph Mission School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph Mission School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Joseph Mission School a private school?
Yes, St Joseph Mission 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 Joseph Mission School a religious school?
St Joseph Mission School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cibola County
- Phone
- (505) 552-6362
- Area population (ZIP 87049)
- 4
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 87049; 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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