Little Bear Child Development And in Hatch, NM serves 12 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 with 7 total teachers providing instruction.
This co–ed, nonsectarian program offers education spanning early childhood to secondary levels.
Approximately 40% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural community.
As of the latest data, the school enrolls 10 students in grades K–12, supporting small class sizes in a rural early learning through high school program.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
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 Little Bear Child Development And?
The application deadline for Little Bear Child Development And is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Little Bear Child Development And is Cornerstone Christian Academy (32.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Manzano Christian School (31.9 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Manzano Christian School
(Christian)
1300 S Broadway St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-5646
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-5646
31.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 17 students Tuition listed
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
32.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition 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
32.2 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
32.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
33.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
32.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
35.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary West Christian School
(Christian)
7048 McNutt Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 589-1433
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 589-1433
65.4 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
66.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
9901 Mccombs St
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 755-1155
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 755-1155
69.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Manzano Christian School
(Christian)
1300 S Broadway St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-5646
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-5646
31.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 17 students Tuition listed
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
32.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition 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
32.2 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
32.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
33.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
32.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition 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
32.2 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
32.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
33.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
33.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
940 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
801 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8820 Hwy 187
Garfield, NM 87936
(575) 267-8280
Garfield, NM 87936
(575) 267-8280
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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