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Open Bible Christian Academy

23 Road 6825
Waterflow, NM 87421
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

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 51%
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)

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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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $8,716 for elementary schools and $10,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Mexico is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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