Open Bible Christian Academy in Waterflow, NM enrolls 24 students in grades K–12 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1905, the school is one of the oldest private schools in New Mexico with a Baptist–affiliated religious orientation.
The academy maintains a 5:1 student–teacher ratio with 5 teachers serving its total enrollment.
Tuition is $25,000 per year for its co–ed, regular elementary and secondary program.
Open Bible Christian Academy offers 15 AP courses, ranking it in the top 20% of New Mexico private schools for AP course availability.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
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 Open Bible Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Open Bible Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Open Bible Christian Academy is Navajo Preparatory School (14.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart Catholic School (16.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1220 W Apache St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
14.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
404 N Allen Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
16 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5101 N. Dustin Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Living Word Christian School
(Christian)
1200 E 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-8525
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-8525
16.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Acts Christian Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
2600 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-5149
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-5149
17.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
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