La Preparatoria Benemérito de las Américas, officially named El Centro Escolar Benemérito de las Américas (CEBA) was a private high school operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Mexico City.

[3][4] The first movement to organize the system of schools in Mexico was initiated by Claudio Bowman, president of the LDS Church's Mexican Mission.

This committee, composed of Marion G. Romney, Joseph T. Bentley, and Bowman, with the help of the church's First Presidency, decided to establish schools in Mexico.

Even though the institution was private and owned by the LDS Church, it was also required to accept non-LDS students because of the educational laws the Mexican government applies to every school in Mexico.

The school believed this would increase a student's physical condition, development talents, positive social environment, and use free time wisely.

[3][4] On April 3, 2022, during general conference, church president Russell M. Nelson announced that a temple would be constructed at the site.