Very Good
#24 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 23% of private schools
Desert Springs Christian Academy
School · Las Curces, NM
A private school in Las Curces, NM serving grades Kindergarten – 11th.
210 S NEVAREZ, Las Curces, NM 88001
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NM.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NM
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
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Where Desert Springs Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,978
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
38%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explore Academy Las CrucesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 4–10 | 1.3 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Mesilla Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Desert Springs Christian Academy is listed in Las Curces, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Desert Springs Christian Academy
Desert Springs Christian Academy is a private school in Las Curces, NM, serving approximately 80 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Springs Christian Academy
What grades does Desert Springs Christian Academy serve?
Desert Springs Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend Desert Springs Christian Academy?
Desert Springs Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Springs Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Springs Christian Academy is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Desert Springs Christian Academy rank in NM?
Desert Springs Christian Academy ranks #24 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Desert Springs Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Springs Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Desert Springs Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Desert Springs Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Desert Springs Christian Academy a religious school?
Desert Springs Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 11th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Phone
- (575) 571-7709
- Area population (ZIP 88001)
- 38,972
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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