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Best Otero County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 284 students in Otero County, NM.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Mexico private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private high schools in Otero County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private High Schools in Otero County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
284 Students
12,430 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
45%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
1,200 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
73%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,263
$10,490
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$307
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,782
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$77.82 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
1 Student
341 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
2,412 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
23%
# Black Students
13 Students
273 Students
% Black Students
5%
2%
# White Students
129 Students
5,089 Students
% White Students
45%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4 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
111 Students
1,287 Students
% of Others Students
39%
12%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Otero County, NM?
2 private high schools are located in Otero County, NM.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Otero County?
100% of private high schools in Otero County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private high schools in Otero County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Otero County include: Legacy Christian Academy vs. Imago Dei Academy, Imago Dei Academy vs. Legacy Christian Academy

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