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Christ Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Albuquerque, NM

7701 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in New Mexico
  • Serving families in Albuquerque since at least 2011

Christ Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 111 students and around 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 177 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
111
Teachers
12.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 60 girls, 51 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 95% of Christian elementary schools in New Mexico.
    • Compared with 19 Christian elementary schools in New Mexico.

    Students by survey year

    120’11–12123’13–14106’15–16102’17–18121’19–20168’21–22111’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K55
    K20
    115
    214
    313
    412
    514
    68
    78
    87

    Student body

    White40%
    Hispanic or Latino40%
    Two or more races14%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%
    Black3%
    Asian1%

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    Questions about Christ Lutheran School

    What grades does Christ Lutheran School serve?

    Christ Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Christ Lutheran School?

    About 111 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Christ Lutheran School?

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