Desert Springs Christian Academy in Las Cruces, NM, is a co–ed Christian alternative school serving grades K–11 in a midsize city setting.
The school enrolls 80 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 10 teachers.
Approximately 68% of the student body are students of color, reflecting the local community's diversity.
Desert Springs Christian Academy operates within the city of Las Cruces, providing faith–based education options for families in the area.
Nearby Las Cruces private schools offer similar grade spans and enrollment sizes, positioning Desert Springs as an option for Christian alternative education.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Desert Springs Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Desert Springs Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Desert Springs Christian Academy is Mesilla Valley Christian School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Las Cruces Academy (0.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
College Heights Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1210 Wofford Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Las Cruces Catholic School ![Las Cruces Catholic School Photo]( "Las Cruces Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1331 N Miranda St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Noah's Ark Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1605 S Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(505) 524-0827
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(505) 524-0827
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
Mission Lutheran School ![Mission Lutheran School Photo]( "Mission Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Calvary West Christian School
(Christian)
7048 McNutt Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 589-1433
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 589-1433
33.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
La Paz Language Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1035 Belvidere St Ste 200
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 588-8957
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 588-8957
34.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
9901 Mccombs St
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 755-1155
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 755-1155
35.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Las Cruces Catholic School ![Las Cruces Catholic School Photo]( "Las Cruces Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1331 N Miranda St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Mission Lutheran School ![Mission Lutheran School Photo]( "Mission Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
College Heights Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1210 Wofford Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Las Cruces Catholic School ![Las Cruces Catholic School Photo]( "Las Cruces Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1331 N Miranda St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Noah's Ark Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1605 S Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(505) 524-0827
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(505) 524-0827
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
Mission Lutheran School ![Mission Lutheran School Photo]( "Mission Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1655 East Amador Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9530
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9530
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
755 East Chestnut Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9595
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9595
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 South Walnut St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9445
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9445
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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