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#71 of 100 private schools in NM
St Mary's School
Elementary School
224 7TH ST NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Mexico private schools
#71 of 100
In Albuquerque
#32 of 42
public schools
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St Mary's School
Elementary School in Albuquerque · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Mary's School
St Mary's School is a private elementary school in Albuquerque, NM. St Mary's School serves approximately 268 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 100 private schools in NM.
- This school 5.7 · Average
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Mary's 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 Mary's School compares to 164 public schools serving similar grades in Albuquerque, NM
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mary's School (this school) | 5.7 |
| LEW WALLACE ELEMENTARY | 4.7 |
| ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY | 6.3 |
| WASHINGTON MIDDLE | 6.2 |
| CORONADO ELEMENTARY | 7.6 |
| LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY | 6.5 |
| DOLORES GONZALES ELEMENTARY | 4.4 |
| EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY | 3.8 |
| TIERRA ADENTRO | 7.6 |
| WILLIAM W & JOSEPHINE DORN CHARTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 4.2 |
| NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY ACADEMY | 6.0 |
| ALBUQUERQUE INSTITUTE OF MATH & SCIENCE | 8.4 |
| REGINALD CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY | 2.8 |
| VALLE VISTA ELEMENTARY | 3.9 |
| EAST SAN JOSE ELEMENTARY | 4.8 |
| UNM MIMBRES SCHOOL | — |
| DURANES ELEMENTARY | 4.4 |
| ARMIJO ELEMENTARY | 5.0 |
| COCHITI ELEMENTARY | 3.9 |
| DIGITAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY | 7.1 |
| GARFIELD MIDDLE | 5.6 |
Showing 20 of 164 schools. View all schools in Albuquerque
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
224 7TH ST NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mary's School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ESCUELA DEL SOL MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CORONADO ELEMENTARY (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MANZANO DAY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Albuquerque, see our Albuquerque schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SIEMBRA LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Albuquerque | 0.2 mi | 4.8 |
| LEW WALLACE ELEMENTARY Albuquerque | 0.2 mi | 4.7 |
| AMY BIEHL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Albuquerque | 0.2 mi | 7.9 |
| ABQ SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY Albuquerque | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| WASHINGTON MIDDLE Albuquerque | 0.4 mi | 6.2 |
| CORONADO ELEMENTARY Albuquerque | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| ESCUELA DEL SOL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Albuquerque | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| DOLORES GONZALES ELEMENTARY Albuquerque | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| ABQ CHARTER ACADEMY Albuquerque | 0.7 mi | 4.8 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Albuquerque | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| MANZANO DAY SCHOOL Albuquerque | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY Albuquerque | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| ACE LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Albuquerque | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY Albuquerque | 1.0 mi | 3.8 |
| SAN FELIPE DE NERI SCHOOL Albuquerque | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| TIERRA ADENTRO Albuquerque | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| WILLIAM W & JOSEPHINE DORN CHARTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL Albuquerque | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
| EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY Albuquerque | 1.2 mi | 8.4 |
| NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY ACADEMY Albuquerque | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| ALBUQUERQUE HIGH Albuquerque | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87102 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$37,276
Median Home Value
$174,400
Median Rent
$868/mo
Population
20,258
College Educated
33.9%
Homeownership
35.5%
Avg Commute
20.3 min
Poverty Rate
28.9%
Median Age
36
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Mary's School
What grades does St Mary's School serve?
St Mary's School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's School is 12.5:1. 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 School rank in NM?
St Mary's School ranks #71 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is St Mary's School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 School a private school?
Yes, St Mary's 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 Mary's School a religious school?
St Mary's School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Phone
- (505) 242-6271
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