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Best Otero County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 416 students in Otero County, NM.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the New Mexico private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in Otero County, NM are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Otero County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Canyon Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1000 S Canyon Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 921-5680
Gr: PK-6 | 37 students Extracurrculars: 2
Imago Dei Academy
Imago Dei Academy Photo
(Christian)
3601 N Scenic Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-3903
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
3001 Thunder Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1000 East 8th Street
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-7821
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Otero County)
This State (NM)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
416 Students
19,021 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
54 Teachers
1,858 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
59%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
24

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,210
$8,705
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$863
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,999
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.73
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,778 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
5 Students
479 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
4,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
26%
# Black Students
19 Students
357 Students
% Black Students
5%
2%
# White Students
162 Students
6,961 Students
% White Students
39%
40%
# 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
157 Students
3,405 Students
% of Others Students
38%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Otero County, NM?
4 private elementary schools are located in Otero County, NM.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Otero County?
100% of private elementary schools in Otero County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Otero County are often viewed compared to one another?

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