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#10 of 100 private schools in NM

Top 9% of private schools

Legacy Christian Academy

School · Alamogordo, NM

A private school in Alamogordo, NM serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

3001 THUNDER RD, Alamogordo, NM 88310

  • 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,480
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Diversity Index52%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Enrollment65
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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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The neighborhood

Where Legacy 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,197/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alamogordo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,833

Median home value

$164,300

Median rent

$877/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White58.5%
Hispanic36.9%
Black3.1%
Two or More1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
3001 Thunder RdPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–120.0 mi63Compare →
Legacy Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–120.0 mi65Compare →
Stepping Stones PreschoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK1.6 mi118Compare →
Nm School for the Blind and Visually ImpairedEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–122.1 mi45Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Legacy Christian Academy is listed in Alamogordo, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Legacy Christian Academy

Legacy Christian Academy is a private school in Alamogordo, NM, serving approximately 65 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 100 private schools in NM.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Legacy Christian Academy

What grades does Legacy Christian Academy serve?

Legacy Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Legacy Christian Academy?

Legacy Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Christian Academy is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Legacy Christian Academy rank in NM?

Legacy Christian Academy ranks #10 of 100 private schools in NM.

What is Legacy Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Legacy Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Legacy Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Legacy 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 Legacy Christian Academy a religious school?

Legacy Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
65
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Otero County
Area population (ZIP 88310)
36,737
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
38.6
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 88310; 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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