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Otero County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 416 students in Otero County, NM (there are 24 public schools, serving 7,495 public students). 5% of all K-12 students 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 88%.
100% of private schools in Otero County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Otero County (2026-27)

Map of Canyon Christian Academy
Canyon Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
1000 S Canyon Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 921-5680
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Imago Dei Academy
Gr: K-12 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3601 N Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-3903
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Legacy Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3001 Thunder Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
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St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Catholic
1000 East 8th Street
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-7821
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Overview

Category
This State (NM)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
416 Students
23,468 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
2,350 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
$5,210
$8,484
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$851
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,262
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
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
0 Students
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
157 Students
5,616 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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