For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,186 students in Las Cruces, NM (there are 47 public schools, serving 24,539 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Las Cruces, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in Las Cruces, NM include Cornerstone Christian Academy, Mesilla Valley Christian School and Las Cruces Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked Las Cruces Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
Las Cruces Catholic School![Las Cruces Catholic School Photo]( "Las Cruces Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1331 N Miranda St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Grades: PK-12
| 276 students
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Grades: K-12
| 423 students
1730 Tierra de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 449-4796
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 449-4796
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
College Heights Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1210 Wofford Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
Grades: PK-K
| 82 students
Mission Lutheran School![Mission Lutheran School Photo]( "Mission Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Grades: PK-5
| 43 students
Noah's Ark Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1605 S Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(505) 524-0827
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(505) 524-0827
Grades: PK-K
| 103 students
Las Cruces, New Mexico Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Las Cruces Catholic/ihm Campus (Closed 2004)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
865 East Idaho Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 524-2141
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 524-2141
Grades: PK-K
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Las Cruces, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Las Cruces, NM include Cornerstone Christian Academy, Mesilla Valley Christian School and Las Cruces Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Las Cruces, NM?
8 private schools are located in Las Cruces, NM.
How diverse are private schools in Las Cruces, NM?
Las Cruces, NM private schools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Las Cruces, NM go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Las Cruces, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
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