Very Good
#13 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 12% of private schools
St Mary's Catholic School Belen
Elementary School
101A N 10TH ST, Belen, NM 87002
Enrollment
158
Student-Teacher
7.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
158
Student-Teacher
7.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Mexico private schools
#13 of 100
In Belen
#1 of 2
public schools
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St Mary's Catholic School Belen
Elementary School in Belen · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Mary's Catholic School Belen
St Mary's Catholic School Belen is a private elementary school in Belen, NM. St Mary's Catholic School Belen serves approximately 158 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary's Catholic School Belen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 100 private schools in NM.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 158 students, St Mary's Catholic School Belen 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 7.4:1 students to teachers, St Mary's Catholic School Belen sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Mary's Catholic School Belen 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 Mary's Catholic School Belen compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Belen, NM
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School Belen (this school) | 7.6 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | 6.6 |
| BELEN MIDDLE | 3.8 |
| RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY | 8.6 |
| BELEN FAMILY SCHOOL | 6.5 |
| LA MERCED ELEMENTARY | 6.3 |
| GIL SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY | 8.8 |
| DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY | 7.0 |
| LA PROMESA ELEMENTARY | 5.0 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
101A N 10TH ST, Belen, NM 87002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mary's Catholic School Belen may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GIL SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY (rated 8.8/10, 3.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY (rated 7.0/10, 4.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Belen, see our Belen schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY Belen | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| BELEN MIDDLE Belen | 0.5 mi | 3.8 |
| BELEN INFINITY HIGH Belen | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| BELEN HIGH Belen | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY Belen | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| BELEN FAMILY SCHOOL Belen | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| CANON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Belen | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| DEL RIO ACADEMY Los Lunas | 3.1 mi | 3.4 |
| LA MERCED ELEMENTARY Belen | 3.1 mi | 6.3 |
| GIL SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY Belen | 3.8 mi | 8.8 |
| DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY Belen | 4.7 mi | 7.0 |
| TOME ELEMENTARY Los Lunas | 6.8 mi | 5.2 |
| VALENCIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Los Lunas | 7.4 mi | 5.5 |
| DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARY Los Lunas | 8.1 mi | 6.0 |
| SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY Los Lunas | 9.6 mi | 7.0 |
| VALENCIA HIGH Los Lunas | 9.0 mi | 5.8 |
| LOS LUNAS MIDDLE Los Lunas | 10.2 mi | 5.6 |
| CENTURY ALT HIGH Los Lunas | 10.1 mi | 5.5 |
| SUNDANCE ELEMENTARY Los Lunas | 10.5 mi | 6.5 |
| RAYMOND GABALDON ELEMENTARY Los Lunas | 10.5 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,537
Median Home Value
$183,700
Median Rent
$859/mo
Population
21,375
College Educated
18.8%
Homeownership
82.1%
Avg Commute
26.6 min
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Median Age
45.4
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| ACEQUIA MADRE ELEMENTARY Santa Fe, NM | 7.6 |
| LOS PADILLAS ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 7.6 |
| RIO GRANDE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS Albuquerque, NM | 7.6 |
| Ch'ooshgai Community School Tohatchi, NM | 7.5 |
| Atsa' Biya' a'zh Community School Shiprock, NM | 7.7 |
| TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Taos, NM | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Mary's Catholic School Belen
What grades does St Mary's Catholic School Belen serve?
St Mary's Catholic School Belen serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic School Belen?
St Mary's Catholic School Belen has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic School Belen?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic School Belen is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary's Catholic School Belen rank in NM?
St Mary's Catholic School Belen ranks #13 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is St Mary's Catholic School Belen's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary's Catholic School Belen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary's Catholic School Belen a private school?
Yes, St Mary's Catholic School Belen 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 Mary's Catholic School Belen a religious school?
St Mary's Catholic School Belen has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Valencia County
- Phone
- (505) 864-0484
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