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Chaves County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,304 students in Chaves County, NM (there are 32 public schools, serving 10,715 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is same as the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
88% of private schools in Chaves County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Chaves County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Gateway Christian School
Gateway Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
1900 North Sycamore
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-9710
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Map of Generations Of Learning
Generations Of Learning
Gr: NS-PK | 88 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2601 W Berrendo Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-2242
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New Mexico Military Institute Photo
New Mexico Military Institute
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 40
Military School
101 West College Boulevard
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
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Map of All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
2700 N Kentucky Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-5744
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Map of Lighthouse Academy
Lighthouse Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
602 S Mississippi Ave
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 622-1947
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Map of Noah's Ark Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
501 N Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 624-2611
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Map of Roswell Baptist Academy
Roswell Baptist Academy
Gr: 2-6 | 8 students
Baptist
700 E Berrendo Road
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 622-6114
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Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,304 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
131 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
58%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,065
$8,484
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,262
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.74
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
10%
# Asian Students
30 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
202 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
23%
# Black Students
56 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%
# White Students
783 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
60%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
235 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
40 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chaves County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Chaves County, NM include New Mexico Military Institute, Gateway Christian School, and Generations Of Learning.
How many private schools are located in Chaves County?
7 private schools are located in Chaves County.
How diverse are private schools in Chaves County?
Chaves County private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Chaves County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Chaves County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chaves County?
88% of private schools in Chaves County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Chaves County are often viewed compared to one another?

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