Albuquerque Country Day School

5801 Carmel Avenue Ne Albuquerque, NM 87113
www.abqchildcare.com

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Albuquerque Country Day School in Albuquerque, NM, serves 132 students from pre–kindergarten through 9th grade in a nonsectarian, central city environment.
  • The school has a total of 12 teachers with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supporting a co–educational program with a special emphasis.
  • Approximately 10% of enrolled students identify as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the student body.
  • The school is a member of the Institute for Independent Education and the National Independent Private Schools Association.
  • Albuquerque Country Day School offers an alternative academic program spanning early childhood to middle school levels within the Albuquerque private school community.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1974

Student Body

Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

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The application deadline for Albuquerque Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Albuquerque, NM is $9,781 for elementary schools and $11,521 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Albuquerque, NM is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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