Las Cruces Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NM School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 269 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,250
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Las Cruces Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Las Cruces Catholic School
Pre-K	28
Kind	25
1	23
2	32
3	31
4	33
5	25
6	22
7	33
8	17

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Grade 4 has most students with 33, slightly above Grade 7’s 33 and Grade 2’s 32.

Year Founded

1927

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Student Body

Total Students

269 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

66%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP English

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,250

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Tuition Notes

Family member discounts Tuition Assistance/Scholarships available

Admissions Director

Adrian Galaz

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

Cross CountryGolf

TennisVolleyball

Colors

Green, Navy Blue

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Other Activities:

Ballet FolkloricoPraise Band

Robotics

School Notes

Las Cruces Catholic School is a premier leader in Catholic education and academic excellence.
Our mission, therefore, is to develop and nurture responsible individuals who will participate actively in a faith community, and willingly serve the needs of brothers and sisters of our human family to the best of their ability.
The children of the Las Cruces Catholic school are prepared spiritually, morally, academically, and physically to meet life's challenges as compassionate Christian leaders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Las Cruces Catholic School cost?

Las Cruces Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,250 for private students.

What schools are Las Cruces Catholic School often compared to?

Las Cruces Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Mesilla Valley Christian School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Las Cruces Catholic School offer?

Las Cruces Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Las Cruces Catholic School's ranking?

Las Cruces Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Las Cruces Catholic School?

The application deadline for Las Cruces Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $8,470 for elementary schools and $9,514 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Mexico is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).