Las Cruces Academy Photo - Our school, in the generous Las Cruces sunshine

Best 88011 New Mexico Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 96 students in 88011, NM (there are 2 public schools, serving 1,078 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in 88011, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private school in 88011, NM is Las Cruces Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in 88011, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked 88011 New Mexico Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 88011, NM?
The top-ranked private schools in 88011, NM is Las Cruces Academy.
How many private schools are located in 88011?
2 private schools are located in 88011.
What percentage of students in 88011 go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in 88011 are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 88011?
50% of private schools in 88011 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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