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#65 of 100 private schools in NM
Mesilla Valley Christian School
School · Las Cruces, NM
A private school in Las Cruces, NM serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
3850 STERN DR, Las Cruces, NM 88001
- 12.7:1 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 Mesilla Valley Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Cruces), 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Springs Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–11 | 2.6 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Explore Academy Las CrucesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 4–10 | 3.8 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mesilla Valley Christian School is listed in Las Cruces, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mesilla Valley Christian School
Mesilla Valley Christian School is a private school in Las Cruces, NM, serving approximately 392 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mesilla Valley Christian School
What grades does Mesilla Valley Christian School serve?
Mesilla Valley Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Mesilla Valley Christian School?
Mesilla Valley Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesilla Valley Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesilla Valley Christian School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mesilla Valley Christian School rank in NM?
Mesilla Valley Christian School ranks #65 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Mesilla Valley Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesilla Valley Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mesilla Valley Christian School a private school?
Yes, Mesilla Valley Christian School 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 Mesilla Valley Christian School a religious school?
Mesilla Valley Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Phone
- (575) 525-8515
- 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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