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Open Bible Christian Academy in Waterflow, NM enrolls 24 students in grades K–12 within a rural community setting.

Founded in 1905, the school is one of the oldest private schools in New Mexico with a Baptist–affiliated religious orientation.

The academy maintains a 5:1 student–teacher ratio with 5 teachers serving its total enrollment.

Tuition is $25,000 per year for its co–ed, regular elementary and secondary program.

Open Bible Christian Academy offers 15 AP courses, ranking it in the top 20% of New Mexico private schools for AP course availability.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Other religious school association(s)
Institute for Independent Education

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students

24 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

84%

State avg.: 50%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $8,705 for elementary schools and $10,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Mexico is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).