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Lea County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 122 students in Lea County, NM.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the New Mexico private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private preschools in Lea County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lea County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Junction Christian Academy
Junction Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1
Christian
9924 N Catchings
Hobbs, NM 88242
(575) 631-2435
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Map of St. Helena School Of Hobbs, Inc.
St. Helena School Of Hobbs, Inc.
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
Catholic
105 E Saint Anne Pl
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-5405
(1)
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Map of Veritas Classical Christian Academy
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 41 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 2844
Hobbs, NM 88241
(575) 942-4664
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Lea County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Red Oak
Red Oak
Gr: 2-7 | 9 students
Amish
622 State Highway 184
De Peyster, NM 13633
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Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
122 Students
15,817 Students
% Average Students of Color
54%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
1,399 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$7,044
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.74
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,285 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
9%
# Asian Students
1 Student
312 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
3,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
22%
# Black Students
6 Students
287 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
146 Students
4,515 Students
% White Students
62%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
15 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
17 Students
4,668 Students
% of Others Students
7%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Lea County, NM?
The top ranked private preschools in Lea County, NM is Junction Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Lea County?
3 private preschools are located in Lea County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lea County?
100% of private preschools in Lea County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Lea County are often viewed compared to one another?

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