Albuquerque Academy Photo #5 - Each year Albuquerque Academy's Performing Arts Department presents approximately 15 full concerts (choral, band, orchestra, dance, and guitar), seven student solo and group recitals, one musical (five performances), one faculty-directed play (eight performances), and two student-directed plays (two performances each).

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Albuquerque Academy Photo #1 - Albuquerque Academy's 6-7 Division has a unique structure in which teachers plan together, teach cooperatively, model teamwork, and get to know students well. Sixth-grade students are placed in small "families" of a teacher and about 10 classmates. These families stay together all year, meet every morning, and eat lunch together every day.
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Albuquerque Academy Photo #1 - Albuquerque Academy's 6-7 Division has a unique structure in which teachers plan together, teach cooperatively, model teamwork, and get to know students well. Sixth-grade students are placed in small "families" of a teacher and about 10 classmates. These families stay together all year, meet every morning, and eat lunch together every day.
Albuquerque Academy Photo #2 - A feature of an Albuquerque Academy education since 1975, the experiential education curriculum is mandatory in grades 6 through 9, with students completing outdoor trips of increasing challenge and duration. In grades 10-12, students may elect to participate in the outdoor leadership program.
Albuquerque Academy Photo #3 - Albuquerque Academy has a long, proud tradition of scholarly, artistic, and athletic excellence and is considered one of the nation's top independent schools.
Albuquerque Academy Photo #4 - Academy athletes have earned more than 190 state championship titles through their dedication, earnest effort, and character. Many of our students have received scholarships based on their athletic performance at the Academy, and some have gone on to compete at the professional level. Whether or not they're in uniform, Chargers display their integrity throughout their lives.
Albuquerque Academy Photo #5 - Albuquerque Academy's visual arts program teaches skills and concepts through a series of rigorous sequential courses. Students develop the ability to produce conceptually sophisticated work and the capacity to articulate their ideas. Two student art exhibitions are held each year.
Albuquerque Academy Photo #6 - Each year Albuquerque Academy's Performing Arts Department presents approximately 15 full concerts (choral, band, orchestra, dance, and guitar), seven student solo and group recitals, one musical (five performances), one faculty-directed play (eight performances), and two student-directed plays (two performances each).
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.

Quick Facts (2025)

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

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
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
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. May 20, 2026
Campus Size
312

Student Body

Total Students
1,180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Albuquerque Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
26 courses
List of Courses Offered
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
Average SAT score
1305
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Nov. 14 / Feb. 5
Yearly Tuition Cost
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.: 81%
Admissions Director
Juaquin Moya
Admissions Associate
Becky Richards
Application URL
Endowment Size
$91.3 million

Sports

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


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)


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bike ParkFrisbee Golf
Mountain Biking ClubUltimate Frisbee

School Notes

  • 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

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?
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  
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.
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5  
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.
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5  
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.
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Quick Facts (2025)

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

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The average private school tuition in Albuquerque, NM is $10,391 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).

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