Las Cruces Catholic School Photo

Best Las Cruces Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,107 students in Las Cruces, NM (there are 46 public schools, serving 24,352 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Las Cruces, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Las Cruces, NM include Las Cruces Catholic School, Mesilla Valley Christian School, and Cornerstone Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
86% of private schools in Las Cruces, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Las Cruces Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
College Heights Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1210 Wofford Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
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 Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Noah's Ark Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1605 S Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(505) 524-0827
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Desert Springs Christian Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School (Christian)
210 S Nevarez
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 571-7709
Gr: K-11 | 80 students
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
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 Town (Las Cruces)
This State (NM)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,107 Students
23,476 Students
% Average Students of Color
57%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
94 Teachers
2,346 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
58%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
8 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,099
$8,739
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,575
$4,837
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$61.38 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
15 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
311 Students
5,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
23%
# Black Students
27 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
273 Students
8,016 Students
% White Students
28%
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
361 Students
5,610 Students
% of Others Students
37%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Las Cruces, NM?
The top-ranked private schools in Las Cruces, NM include Las Cruces Catholic School, Mesilla Valley Christian School, and Cornerstone Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Las Cruces?
7 private schools are located in Las Cruces.
How diverse are private schools in Las Cruces?
Las Cruces private schools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 50%.
What percentage of students in Las Cruces go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Las Cruces are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Las Cruces?
86% of private schools in Las Cruces are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Las Cruces are often viewed compared to one another?

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