Las Cruces Catholic School is a premier leader in Catholic education and academic excellence.
Our mission, therefore, is to develop and nurture responsible individuals who will participate actively in a faith community, and willingly serve the needs of brothers and sisters of our human family to the best of their ability.
The children of the Las Cruces Catholic school are prepared spiritually, morally, academically, and physically to meet life's challenges as compassionate Christian leaders.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NM School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,250
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Las Cruces Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Green, Navy Blue
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
3 courses
AP/Advanced Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP English
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Family member discounts
Tuition Assistance/Scholarships available
Admissions Director
Adrian Galaz
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Ballet FolkloricoPraise Band
Robotics
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Las Cruces Catholic School cost?
Las Cruces Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,250 for private students.
What schools are Las Cruces Catholic School often compared to?
Las Cruces Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Mesilla Valley Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Las Cruces Catholic School offer?
Las Cruces Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Las Cruces Catholic School's ranking?
Las Cruces Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Las Cruces Catholic School?
The application deadline for Las Cruces Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Las Cruces Catholic School is Mesilla Valley Christian School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Las Cruces Academy (1.5 miles away)
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3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
3.7 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
6.5 miles
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Las Cruces, NM 88011
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3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
3.7 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
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
3.7 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
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Mission Lutheran School ![Mission Lutheran School Photo]( "Mission Lutheran School Photo")
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2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 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
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
1.5 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)
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(505) 524-0827
Las Cruces, NM 88005
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2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
2.5 miles
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College Heights Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1210 Wofford Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 522-6922
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Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
3.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 525-8515
3.7 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
6.5 miles
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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
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
2.5 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
3.7 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
6.5 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
34.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
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
1.5 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
2 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
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 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
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5301 Cortez Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 532-0902
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 West Bell Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-5800
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 527-5800
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1955 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,327 students Minority enrollment: 86%
(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
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 North Alameda Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9496
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9496
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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