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Best Dona Ana County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,148 students in Dona Ana County, NM (there are , serving 37,792 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Dona Ana County, NM are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Dona Ana County, NM include Las Cruces Catholic School, Mesilla Valley Christian School, and Las Cruces Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New Mexico private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
88% of private schools in Dona Ana County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Dona Ana County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
College Heights Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1210 Wofford Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Las Cruces Academy
Las Cruces Academy Photo - Kindergarteners diving into new books at our in-house book fair
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
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
(Catholic)
1331 N Miranda St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 526-2517
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Mesilla Valley Christian School
Mesilla Valley Christian School Photo - National Honor Society is one of many campus clubs and organizations at MVCS.Annually MVCS students score 20-25% above the state average in ACT test scores. In 2023 MVCS one of two schools in Las Cruces to have an National Merit Semi-Finalist.
(Christian)
(1)
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
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
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Mission Lutheran School
Mission Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 5 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
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Dona Ana County, New Mexico

Dona Ana County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Las Cruces Catholic/ihm Campus (Closed 2004)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
865 East Idaho Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 524-2141
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
119 E Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students
Mission Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
1730 Tierra de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 449-4796
Gr: K-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Dona Ana County)
This State (NM)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,148 Students
23,470 Students
% Average Students of Color
58%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
105 Teachers
2,346 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
58%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
8 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,099
$8,739
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,575
$4,837
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$61.38 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,110 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
15 Students
580 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
349 Students
5,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
23%
# Black Students
29 Students
430 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
278 Students
8,011 Students
% White Students
27%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
19 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
361 Students
5,612 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Dona Ana County, NM?
The top-ranked private schools in Dona Ana County, NM include Las Cruces Catholic School, Mesilla Valley Christian School, and Las Cruces Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dona Ana County?
8 private schools are located in Dona Ana County.
How diverse are private schools in Dona Ana County?
Dona Ana County private schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the New Mexico private school average of 50%.
What percentage of students in Dona Ana County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Dona Ana County are educated in private schools (compared to the NM state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dona Ana County?
88% of private schools in Dona Ana County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Dona Ana County are often viewed compared to one another?

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