Best Grant County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 152 students in Grant County, NM (there are 16 public schools, serving 3,336 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
50% of private schools in Grant County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Grant County (2026)

Map of Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students
Christian
3001 Hwy. 90 South
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 388-3447
Map of Guadalupe Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School
1731 N Alabama St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 388-3343

Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
152 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
58%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,080
$8,695

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
580 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
23%
# Black Students
5 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
81 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
53%
37%
# 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
39 Students
5,616 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Grant County, NM?
2 private schools are located in Grant County, NM.
What percentage of students in Grant County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Grant County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Grant County?
50% of private schools in Grant County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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