Manzano Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Albuquerque, NM
1801 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in New Mexico
- One of the most diverse private schools in New Mexico
- Serving families in Albuquerque since at least 2011
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, Manzano Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 426 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 426
- Teachers
- 35.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 214 girls, 212 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 92% of independent elementary schools in New Mexico.
- Compared with 13 independent elementary schools in New Mexico.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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?
Questions about Manzano Day School
What grades does Manzano Day School serve?
Manzano Day School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Manzano Day School?
About 426 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Manzano Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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