Curry County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 570 students in Curry County, NM (there are 27 public schools, serving 8,563 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private schools in Curry County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Curry County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Clovis Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Map of Clovis Nazarene School
Gr: NS | 245 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1800 N Norris St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 762-3990
Map of Maria's Montessori Inc
Gr: NS-K | 44 students
Montessori School
3316 Lilac Dr
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 742-1112
(1)
Map of Westbrook Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 8 students
Baptist
1420 N. Thornton St.
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 762-2152

Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
570 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
58%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,875
$8,484
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$5,262
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.74
# American Indian Students
0 Students
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
10%
# Asian Students
18 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
23%
# Black Students
58 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
10%
2%
# White Students
189 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
34%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
239 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
43%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Curry County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Curry County, NM include Clovis Nazarene School and Clovis Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Curry County?
4 private schools are located in Curry County.
What percentage of students in Curry County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Curry County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Curry County?
75% of private schools in Curry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).
Which private schools in Curry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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