For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools in Lea County, NM.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
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Lea County Private Schools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- View Lea County, NM School Trends
Top Ranked Lea County Private Schools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-5
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1
Christian
9924 N Catchings
Hobbs, NM 88242
(575) 631-2435
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
Catholic
105 E Saint Anne Pl
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-5405
Gr: PK-10 | 41 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 2844
Hobbs, NM 88241
(575) 942-4664
Lea County Private Schools (Closed)
Gr: 2-7 | 9 students
Amish
622 State Highway 184
De Peyster, NM 13633
Overview
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This State (NM)
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# Schools
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# Students
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23,468 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
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2,350 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
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10:1
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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0.74
# American Indian Students
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2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
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10%
# Asian Students
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580 Students
% Asian Students
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2%
# Hispanic Students
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5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
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23%
# Black Students
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430 Students
% Black Students
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2%
# White Students
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8,011 Students
% White Students
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37%
# Hawaiian Students
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19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
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<1%
# Others Students
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5,616 Students
% of Others Students
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26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Lea County, NM?
The top ranked private schools in Lea County, NM is Junction Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lea County?
3 private schools are located in Lea County.
Which private schools in Lea County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lea County include: Junction Christian Academy vs. St. Helena School Of Hobbs, Inc., St. Helena School Of Hobbs, Inc. vs. Junction Christian Academy, Veritas Classical Christian Academy vs. St. Helena School Of Hobbs, Inc.
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