Albuquerque Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NM School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 1,180 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,163
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Nov. 14 / Feb. 5
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Albuquerque Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS)
New Mexico Association of Non Public Schools (NMANS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Albuquerque Academy
6	148
7	158
8	176
9	172
10	173
11	177
12	176

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and/or other diagnosed learning differences

Year Founded

1955

Colors

Black, Red

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Campus Size

312 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,180 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

58%

State avg.: 51%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

126 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

26 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Advanced Anatomy and PhysiologyAdvanced Arabic

Advanced CeramicsAdvanced Chamber Players

Advanced China and the WorldAdvanced Chinese

Advanced ChorusAdvanced Classical Guitar Orchestra

Advanced Classical Guitar SoloistAdvanced Cybersecurity

Advanced Dance TechniqueAdvanced Drawing and Painting

Advanced FrenchAdvanced German

Advanced Global Perspectives on DanceAdvanced History Through Sports

Advanced Indigenous History in Comparative ContextAdvanced Internet of Things

Advanced JapaneseAdvanced Jazz Ensemble

Advanced Logic and ProbabilityAdvanced Modeling with Multivariable Calculus

Advanced Music TheoryAdvanced Organic and Biochemistry

Advanced Performance ModalitiesAdvanced Photography

Advanced Principles of EngineeringAdvanced Research in Molecular Genetics

Advanced SculptureAdvanced Spanish Literature and Culture

Advanced Symphonic BandAdvanced Theatre Wheelhouse

Advanced Topics in Computer ScienceAdvanced Voice

Advanced World ReligionsAP 2D Art and Design

AP 3D Art and DesignAP Art History

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP Chinese Language and CultureAP Comparative Government and Politics

AP Computer Science AAP Computer Science Principles

AP DrawingAP Environmental Science

AP European HistoryAP French Language and Culture

AP German Language and CultureAP Japanese Language and Culture

AP Physics 1AP Physics C

AP Spanish LanguageAP Statistics

AP United States History

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Average SAT score

1277

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Nov. 14 / Feb. 5

Yearly Tuition Cost

$29,163

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Tuition Notes

Tuition includes lunch

Summer Program Cost Notes

Albuquerque Academy has a robust summer program. Learn more at www.aa.edu

% on Financial Aid

26%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$18,134

Acceptance Rate

25%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Juaquin Moya

Admissions Associate

Becky Richards

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$91.3 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DivingE-sports

Flag FootballFootball

GolfMountain Biking

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

67 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Advocate (student newspaper)Best Buddies

Bible ClubBirding Club

Black Student AssociationChess Club

Class OfficersClassics Club

Club ShredCoding Club

Connect (community service club)CyberChargers

Dean’s CouncilDECA - Business Club

Engineering ClubEnvironmental Club

Esports TeamHispanic Student Association

HOSA Future Health ProfessionalsJewish Student Association

Magic: The Gathering ClubMath Club

MathCountsMock Trial

Model United NationsNo Place for Hate

Other Voices (literary magazine)Philosophy Club

Politics ClubPuberty Club

Quiz Bowl TeamRead to Excel Tutoring Program

SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance)Science Bowl

Science Fair ClubScience Olympiad

SDLC (Student Diversity Leadership Club)Speech and Debate

Starwatching ClubStrategy Games Club

Student Diversity Leadership ClubStudent Senate

Student-Directed One Act PlaysTedX Youth Day

UNM-PNM Statewide Mathematics ContestYearbook

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Arts and Music Programs:

Bel Canto (classical singing)Ceramics Club

Dance TroupeEn Pointe Dance

Honor Guitar QuartetLatin American Guitar Ensemble

Mariachi BandMusical

Open Studio - Visual ArtOpera Project

Pep BandRoots Music Club

Shakespeare FestivalSteel Drum Band

Technical TheaterThespians

Unaccompanied Minors (modern a capella)

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Recreational Athletic Programs:

Bike ParkFrisbee Golf

Mountain Biking ClubUltimate Frisbee

School Notes

Albuquerque Academy is a school that honors its past while embracing the future of education.
We give our students access to opportunities and experiences that both challenge and inspire them, helping them prepare for a world we can't fully imagine. In addition to distinguishing themselves in athletics and extracurriculars at the state and national levels, Chargers have successfully lobbied for legislation at the New Mexico Roundhouse, won awards for climate research, performed on Broadway, had artwork displayed at the U.S. Capitol, and so much more.

School Mascot: Charger

The academic program at Albuquerque Academy is at the heart of our school, and the school`s mission is lived out daily in the wide array of rich learning experiences we offer students. Whether they are participating in Model UN, coding in AP statistics, contrasting the philosophies of Zen Buddhism with those of western thinkers, or critiquing a portfolio of self-portraits, we aim to nurture children`s natural passion for learning and to instill habits of life-long curiosity and reflection.
Our approach to teaching, to student leadership, to community service, and to the many other aspects of school life reflects our hope that we will model and instill in students our most deeply held values of kindness, empathy, creativity, inclusion, justice, life-long learning, and connection to the natural world and to the Southwest. We believe that a liberal arts education is vital to becoming a global citizen in a world where future jobs have not yet been fully imagined, and we believe our students graduate from the Academy knowing how to think; how to understand their own worldview and those of others; how to find and then evaluate information; how to construct and analyze an argument; and how to communicate clearly, authentically, and diplomatically.
We also believe that students leave our school with an internalized sense of the Academy`s mission - that it is their privilege and responsibility to serve country and community with wisdom, conviction, and compassion.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- James Borrego '96 - NBA coach
- Kate Gallegos '00 - Mayor of Phoenix
- Notah Begay III '90 - PGA golfer
- Mira Jacob '91 - Novelist
- Alex Bregman '12 - MLB third baseman
- David Eagleman '89 - Neuroscientist, writer

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Albuquerque Academy cost?

Albuquerque Academy's tuition is approximately $29,163 for private students.

What schools are Albuquerque Academy often compared to?

Albuquerque Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Sandia Preparatory School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Albuquerque Academy?

The acceptance rate of Albuquerque Academy is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Albuquerque Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Mexico with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Albuquerque Academy?

Albuquerque Academy famous alumni include: James Borrego '96, Kate Gallegos '00, Notah Begay III '90, Mira Jacob '91, Alex Bregman '12 and David Eagleman '89.

Does Albuquerque Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Albuquerque Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Albuquerque Academy offer?

Albuquerque Academy offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Albuquerque Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for most sports offered.

What is Albuquerque Academy's ranking?

Albuquerque Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Albuquerque Academy?

The application deadline for Albuquerque Academy is Nov. 14 / Feb. 5.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 11/17/2020

Great school, great food, great campus, great teachers, and great response to COVID. Offers a wide range of clubs, from guitar to track. Student's will love it here, and most resources are supplied by the school. However, based on what I have seen, tuition is a tad bit high.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ddo

5 7/24/2015

I have two girls grade 6 and 8 at the Academy. Both are thriving and love their school. Academic requirements are very challenging and they encourage the kids to grow in knowledge, maturity and awareness of others. I could not have designed a better program for my girls.

- Posted by Parent - kustr

5 10/6/2012

Cross country and track are amazing. I got very fit. Guitar is fun and there are many after school activities. There is also a club swim team. Ex Ed is camping and we camp on private land in bear canyon and it is great.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Darap

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Albuquerque, NM is $10,245 for elementary schools and $12,313 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Albuquerque, NM is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).