Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NM School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,200
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Canon Christian Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NM School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,200
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Canon Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Business casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Susan Guest
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Warrior
School Notes
- Calvary Chapel Academy is a non denominational Christian School located in heart of Valencia County, serving Belen, Los Lunas, Bosque Farms, Peralta and Albuquerque. CCA’s goal is to raise spiritually mature disciples of Jesus that are equipped, emotionally secure and physically healthy. CCA wants to support to parents who are seeking to teach biblical values.
- We partner with parents in the education of their children and approach all education from a Biblical world-view.
- Headmaster’s Welcome Tank you for investigating Calvary Chapel Academy (CCA) We understand that the decision of selecting a school that will best meet the future needs of your family is an important one. The vision and philosophy of any school you consider should be a clear extension of your own personal beliefs and values. As a ministry of Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV), we uphold and reinforce the beliefs of the church, and seek to fulfill the calling to assist parents in their God-given responsibility to educate their children (Deuteronomy 6:7-9 and 11:19-21). If there is anything else you would like to know please feel free to contact me directly at 505-459-0912.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Canon Christian Academy cost?
Canon Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $4,200 for private students.
What schools are Canon Christian Academy often compared to?
Canon Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. Mary's Catholic School Belen by visitors of our site.
What is Canon Christian Academy's ranking?
Canon Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Canon Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Canon Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Canon Christian Academy vs. St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
The nearest high school to Canon Christian Academy is Rio Grande Christian Academy (22.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary's Catholic School Belen (1.9 miles away)
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Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
101B north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Baptist
2121 Gun Club Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
Distance: 24.4 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 4 students
Mennonite
2530 Blake Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 331-1968
Distance: 25.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Mennonite
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Distance: 26.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Baptist
2121 Gun Club Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
Distance: 25.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Mennonite
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Distance: 26.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Distance: 27.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
6900 Los Volcanes Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 831-0135
Distance: 28.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
101B north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Baptist
2121 Gun Club Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0535
Distance: 24.4 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 4 students
Mennonite
2530 Blake Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 331-1968
Distance: 25.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Mennonite
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Distance: 26.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
101B north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Distance: 25.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Mennonite
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Distance: 26.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
601 86th St Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 839-1063
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
Assembly of God
6415 Sage Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 247-2079
Distance: 27.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Baptist
500 Oliver Ross Dr Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 833-0858
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W. Picard Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1200
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1200
1.6 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 S 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1619 West Delgado Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 958 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
314 South 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1600
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1600
2.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
School Reviews
5 11/17/2023
This school is excellent and a great alternative to public school. I trust that my children are highly educated, safe, and greatly cared for. The children are held to a high moral and academic standard. The best part is that the Teachers and staff love God and uphold themselves to a high moral standard as well. Highly recommended!
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