For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 17 students in Sierra County, NM (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,284 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Sierra County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
100% of private schools in Sierra County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Sierra County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Manzano Christian School
(Christian)
1300 S Broadway St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-5646
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-5646
Gr: K-4 | 17 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Sierra County)
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
17 Students
23,461 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
50%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
2,346 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
580 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
23%
# Black Students
n/a
430 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
9 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
53%
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
6 Students
5,609 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Sierra County, NM?
1 private schools are located in Sierra County, NM.
What percentage of students in Sierra County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Sierra County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sierra County?
100% of private schools in Sierra County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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