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#79 of 100 private schools in NM
Valley Baptist Academy
School · Espanola, NM
A private school in Espanola, NM serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
56 ARROYO SECO CIR, Espanola, NM 87532
- 7.8:1 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 Valley Baptist Academy 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average338/100K
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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
$57,077
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87532; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccurdy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 553 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Valley Baptist Academy is listed in Espanola, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Valley Baptist Academy
Valley Baptist Academy is a private school in Espanola, NM, serving approximately 39 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Baptist Academy
What grades does Valley Baptist Academy serve?
Valley Baptist Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Valley Baptist Academy?
Valley Baptist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Baptist Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Baptist Academy is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Valley Baptist Academy rank in NM?
Valley Baptist Academy ranks #79 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Valley Baptist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Valley Baptist Academy a private school?
Yes, Valley Baptist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Valley Baptist Academy a religious school?
Valley Baptist Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Gender Split
- 67% M / 33% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 148 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Phone
- (505) 753-4617
- Area population (ZIP 87532)
- 19,522
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 87532; 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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