Imago Dei Academy Photo

Best Otero County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 414 students in Otero County, NM (there are 24 public schools, serving 7,495 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Otero County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Otero County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Private Schools in Otero County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Canyon Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1000 S Canyon Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 921-5680
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students Extracurrculars: 2
Imago Dei Academy
Imago Dei Academy Photo
(Christian)
3601 N Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-3903
Gr: K-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
3001 Thunder Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1000 East 8th Street
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-7821
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Otero County)
This State (NM)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
414 Students
23,470 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
2,346 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
58%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,908
$8,739
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$851
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,837
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$61.38 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
5 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
23%
# Black Students
19 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
5%
2%
# White Students
162 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
39%
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
155 Students
5,612 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Otero County, NM?
4 private schools are located in Otero County, NM.
What percentage of students in Otero County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Otero County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Otero County?
100% of private schools in Otero County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Otero County are often viewed compared to one another?

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