Top 5 Best Dona Ana County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,213 students in Dona Ana County, NM (there are 82 public schools, serving 38,517 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Dona Ana County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The best top ranked private schools in Dona Ana County, NM include Mission Academy, Las Cruces Catholic School and Las Cruces Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
78% of private schools in Dona Ana County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Dona Ana County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
Las Cruces Academy
Las Cruces Academy Photo - Kindergarteners diving into new books at our in-house book fair
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
Las Cruces Catholic School
Las Cruces Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1331 N Miranda St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Grades: PK-12
| 276 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
| 423 students
Mission Academy
Mission Academy Photo - Lego Robotics is part of our hands on learning experience.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
1730 Tierra de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 449-4796
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Calvary West Christian School
(Christian)
7048 McNutt Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 589-1433
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
College Heights Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1210 Wofford Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
Grades: PK-K
| 82 students
Mission Lutheran School
Mission Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Grades: PK-5
| 43 students
Noah's Ark Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1605 S Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(505) 524-0827
Grades: PK-K
| 103 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dona Ana County, New Mexico

Dona Ana County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Las Cruces Catholic/ihm Campus (Closed 2004)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
865 East Idaho Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 524-2141
Grades: PK-K
| 98 students
119 E Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dona Ana County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Dona Ana County, NM include Mission Academy, Las Cruces Catholic School and Las Cruces Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dona Ana County, NM?
9 private schools are located in Dona Ana County, NM.
How diverse are private schools in Dona Ana County, NM?
Dona Ana County, NM private schools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Dona Ana County, NM go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Dona Ana County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dona Ana County, NM?
78% of private schools in Dona Ana County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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