Very Good
#34 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 33% of private schools
Las Cruces Academy
Elementary School · Mesilla, NM
A private elementary school in Mesilla, NM serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1755 AVENIDA DE MERCADO, Mesilla, NM 88046
- 9.6:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Las Cruces 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,300
Median home value
$253,000
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88046; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesilla ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Mesilla Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Mac Arthur ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 352 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Las Cruces Academy is listed in Mesilla, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Las Cruces Academy
Las Cruces Academy is a private elementary school in Mesilla, NM, serving approximately 46 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Las Cruces Academy
What grades does Las Cruces Academy serve?
Las Cruces Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Las Cruces Academy?
Las Cruces Academy has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Cruces Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Cruces Academy is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Las Cruces Academy rank in NM?
Las Cruces Academy ranks #34 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Las Cruces Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Cruces Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Las Cruces Academy a private school?
Yes, Las Cruces Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Las Cruces Academy a religious school?
No, Las Cruces Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Phone
- (575) 571-2269
- Area population (ZIP 88046)
- 725
- Area median age
- 50.8
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 88046; 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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