New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Corps of Cadets, led by the Cadet Regimental Commander, is a "leadership lab" where cadets hone their leadership skills and character through education, training, and experience.

Best Chaves County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Chaves County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Chaves County, NM include New Mexico Military Institute, Gateway Christian School, and Generations Of Learning.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
88% of private schools in Chaves County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Chaves County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Christian School
(Christian)
1900 North Sycamore
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-9710
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Generations Of Learning
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2601 W Berrendo Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-2242
Gr: NS-PK | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students
New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Corps of Cadets, led by the Cadet Regimental Commander, is a "leadership lab" where cadets hone their leadership skills and character through education, training, and experience.
Military School
101 West College Boulevard
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
2700 N Kentucky Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-5744
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
602 S Mississippi Ave
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 622-1947
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
501 N Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 624-2611
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Roswell Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
700 E Berrendo Road
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 622-6114
Gr: 2-6 | 8 students

Overview

This County (Chaves County)
This State (NM)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,304 Students
23,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
131 Teachers
2,346 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
$9,184
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$4,837
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.74
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
30 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
202 Students
5,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
23%
# Black Students
56 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%
# White Students
783 Students
8,016 Students
% White Students
60%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
235 Students
5,610 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 50%.
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 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Chaves County are often viewed compared to one another?

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