Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo

Best Dona Ana County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 978 students in Dona Ana County, NM.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Dona Ana County, NM include Las Cruces Catholic School, Mesilla Valley Christian School, and Cornerstone Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the New Mexico private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
83% of private elementary schools in Dona Ana County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Dona Ana County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Las Cruces Academy
Las Cruces Academy Photo - Kindergarteners diving into new books at our in-house book fair
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Las Cruces Catholic School
Las Cruces Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1331 N Miranda St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition 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
Calvary West Christian School
(Christian)
7048 McNutt Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 589-1433
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Mission Lutheran School
Mission Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dona Ana County, New Mexico

Dona Ana County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Las Cruces Catholic/ihm Campus (Closed 2004)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
865 East Idaho Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 524-2141
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
119 E Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students
Mission Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
1730 Tierra de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 449-4796
Gr: K-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Dona Ana County)
This State (NM)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
978 Students
19,017 Students
% Average Students of Color
58%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
102 Teachers
1,858 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
7 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,532
$8,690
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,575
$3,999
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
12 Students
479 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
333 Students
4,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
26%
# Black Students
28 Students
357 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
253 Students
6,961 Students
% White Students
29%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
236 Students
3,403 Students
% of Others Students
27%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Dona Ana County, NM?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Dona Ana County, NM include Las Cruces Catholic School, Mesilla Valley Christian School, and Cornerstone Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Dona Ana County?
6 private elementary schools are located in Dona Ana County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Dona Ana County?
Dona Ana County private elementary schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dona Ana County?
83% of private elementary schools in Dona Ana County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Dona Ana County are often viewed compared to one another?

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