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.

Top 5 Best New Mexico Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) serving 1,689 students in New Mexico. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Mexico.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in New Mexico include Clovis Christian Schools, Gateway Christian School, and Junction Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in New Mexico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in New Mexico (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Gateway Christian School
(Christian)
1900 North Sycamore
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-9710
Grades: PK-12
| 433 students
Junction Christian Academy
(Christian)
9924 N Catchings
Hobbs, NM 88242
(575) 631-2435
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-12
| 440 students
Zuni Christian Mission School
(Calvinist)
19c Pia Mesa Rd.
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4546
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Albuquerque Christian School
Albuquerque Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
4931 McLeod Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 872-0777
Grades: NS-7
| 121 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Calvary West Christian School
(Christian)
7048 McNutt Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 589-1433
Grades: 1-12
| 41 students
East Mountain Christian Academy
(Christian)
11820 Hwy 337 S
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 286-1482
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
Eastern Hills Christian Academy
Eastern Hills Christian Academy Photo - Eastern Hills Christian Academy serves preschool-8th grade children and is located on a secure campus in the NE heights of Albuquerque.
(Baptist)
(6)
3100 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 294-3373
Grades: NS-8
| 68 students
Edgewood Christian School
(Christian)
87 St. Road 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 281-5091
Grades: PK-6
| 29 students
First Fruits Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
500 Oliver Ross Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-0858
Grades: PK-1
| 63 students
Hilltop Christian School
(Christian)
2 A Deerfield
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
Manzano Christian School
(Christian)
1300 S Broadway St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-5646
Grades: K-4
| 17 students

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