Best Lea County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 122 students in Lea County, NM.
The top-ranked private preschool in Lea County, NM is Junction Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the New Mexico private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private preschools in Lea County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Lea County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Junction Christian Academy
(Christian)
9924 N Catchings
Hobbs, NM 88242
(575) 631-2435
Gr: PK-5 Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Helena School Of Hobbs, Inc.
(Catholic)
(1)
105 E Saint Anne Pl
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-5405
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Tuition listed
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 2844
Hobbs, NM 88241
(575) 942-4664
Gr: PK-10 | 41 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lea County, New Mexico

Lea County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
622 State Highway 184
De Peyster, NM 13633
Gr: 2-7 | 9 students

Overview

This County (Lea County)
This State (NM)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
122 Students
15,810 Students
% Average Students of Color
54%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
1,395 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
53%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$7,077
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%

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
n/a
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
n/a
15 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
17 Students
4,661 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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