Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Open Bible Christian Academy
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 51%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Open Bible Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Open Bible Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Open Bible Christian Academy is Navajo Preparatory School (14.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart Catholic School (16.0 miles away)
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Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students
1220 W Apache St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
404 N Allen Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
5101 N. Dustin Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Christian
1200 E 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-8525
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
Church of the Nazarene
2600 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-5149
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students
1220 W Apache St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
5101 N. Dustin Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Distance: 22.7 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 49 students
Mennonite
26 Road 5577
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 701-2459
Distance: 28.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
700 County Road 7730
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-3010
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
404 N Allen Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
5101 N. Dustin Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Christian
1200 E 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-8525
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
Church of the Nazarene
2600 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-5149
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
404 N Allen Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
5101 N. Dustin Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Christian
1200 E 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-8525
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Montessori School
4300 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 325-0656
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6675 Sj County Road South
Fruitland, NM 87416
(505) 960-6922
Fruitland, NM 87416
(505) 960-6922
5.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1
Kirtland Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 County Road 6100
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5881
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5881
5.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Kirtland Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
538 Cr 6100
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6114
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6114
5.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Judy Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Cr 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6285
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6285
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Kirtland Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Cr 6446
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5893
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5893
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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