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Best Otero County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 268 students in Otero County, NM.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the New Mexico private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private preschools in Otero County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Private Preschools 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
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
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
268 Students
15,810 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
1,395 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
53%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
22

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$7,077
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$1,157
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,340
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,285 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
9%
# Asian Students
5 Students
312 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
3,040 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
22%
# Black Students
16 Students
287 Students
% Black Students
6%
2%
# White Students
124 Students
4,515 Students
% White Students
46%
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
55 Students
4,661 Students
% of Others Students
21%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Otero County, NM?
3 private preschools are located in Otero County, NM.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Otero County?
100% of private preschools in Otero County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private preschools in Otero County are often viewed compared to one another?

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