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Catron County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 8 students in Catron County, NM (there are 5 public schools, serving 263 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Catron County (2026-27)

Map of Mojave Academy
Mojave Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students
Alternative School
247 Davenport Canyon Rd
Datil, NM 87821
(505) 772-5260
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Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
8 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
62%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.74
# American Indian Students
0 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
10%
# Asian Students
1 Student
580 Students
% Asian Students
13%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
23%
# Black Students
2 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
25%
2%
# White Students
3 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
37%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
0%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Catron County, NM?
1 private schools are located in Catron County, NM.
What percentage of students in Catron County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Catron County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).

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