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Valley Baptist Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 1–12

Espanola, NM

56 Arroyo Seco Cir, Espanola, NM 87532

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 72% of Christian schools in New Mexico
  • Serving families in Espanola since at least 2011

Valley Baptist Academy is a Christian private school in Espanola, New Mexico, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 20 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Christian schools in New Mexico. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 148 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
20
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 14 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
148 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 72% of Christian schools in New Mexico (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Christian schools in New Mexico.
    • Compared with 32 Christian schools in New Mexico.

    Students by survey year

    19’11–1217’13–1419’15–1631’17–1829’19–2039’21–2220’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    11
    41
    51
    61
    72
    87
    91
    101
    113
    122

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino80%
    White15%
    American Indian or Alaska Native5%

    Member of

    • Accelerated Christian Education

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Valley Baptist Academy

    What grades does Valley Baptist Academy serve?

    Valley Baptist Academy serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Valley Baptist Academy?

    About 20 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Valley Baptist Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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