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88001 New Mexico Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 523 students in 88001, NM (there are 35 public schools, serving 20,467 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in 88001, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in 88001, NM include College Heights Kindergarten and Mesilla Valley Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in 88001, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 88001 New Mexico Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of College Heights Kindergarten
College Heights Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1210 Wofford Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
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Mesilla Valley Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
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88001, New Mexico Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Desert Springs Christian Academy
Desert Springs Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 80 students
Alternative School (Christian)
210 S Nevarez
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 571-7709
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Map of Las Cruces Catholic/ihm Campus
Las Cruces Catholic/ihm Campus
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
865 East Idaho Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 524-2141
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 88001, NM?
The top ranked private schools in 88001, NM include College Heights Kindergarten and Mesilla Valley Christian School.
How many private schools are located in 88001?
2 private schools are located in 88001.
What percentage of students in 88001 go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in 88001 are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 88001?
100% of private schools in 88001 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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