Mesilla Valley Christian School Photo - National Honor Society is one of many campus clubs and organizations at MVCS.Annually MVCS students score 20-25% above the state average in ACT test scores. In 2023 MVCS one of two schools in Las Cruces to have an National Merit Semi-Finalist.

Best New Mexico Private Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) serving 641 students in New Mexico. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Mexico.
The top ranked private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Mexico include Open Bible Christian Academy, Grace Baptist Academy, and Mesilla Valley Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in New Mexico (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mesilla Valley Christian School
Mesilla Valley Christian School Photo - National Honor Society is one of many campus clubs and organizations at MVCS.Annually MVCS students score 20-25% above the state average in ACT test scores. In 2023 MVCS one of two schools in Las Cruces to have an National Merit Semi-Finalist.
(Christian)
(1)
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Gr: K-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Open Bible Christian Academy
(Baptist)
23 Road 6825
Waterflow, NM 87421
(505) 598-5019
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Tuition listed
Bible Baptist Shepherd School
(Baptist)
P.O. Box 1708
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-7193
Gr: 3-10 | 6 students
Rio Grande Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
2121 Gun Club Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
Gr: K-12 | 44 students

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