Christ Lutheran Schools offers a well-rounded Christian education to students from the entire community. Students perform above national averages in all subject areas and have many opportunities to go beyond the norm in a variety of areas. In addition to the basics of religion, reading, math, science, social studies, literature, English, and spelling we offer Spanish in the upper grades, and band and choir in grades 5-8. We also participate in an annual spelling bee, science fair, the National Geographic Bee, and the National History Bee. All students have art, physical education, and music every week. Our students may also participate in volleyball, basketball, track and field, golf, and cross country teams with other private schools through the Albuquerque Christian Athletic Association. In addition we have a student council that works on projects for the school, a Destion Imagination group and some other after school clubs.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked NM School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Christ Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1988
Student Body
Total Students
243 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
May be paid monthly, quarterly, or annually.
% on Financial Aid
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Lego Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band and Choir, Spanish
Art Club, Lego Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band and Choir, Spanish
School Notes
- Christ offers small, single-grade classrooms in each grade. Our students in grades 6-8 operate in a middle-school environment, switching classrooms for math, science, social studies, literature, and English. They also have a fine-arts elective, selecting between band, choir, and art. More than half of our graduates take honors and AP classes in high school. One of our graduates was the Valedictorian at Sandia High School in 2014.
- After high school our graduates have gone on to colleges and universities all over the country including Brown and Columbia from the Ivy League, Regis University in Denver, George Mason University, Bulter University, the University of Southern California, Oregon State, Colorado State University, and many more. One graduate is a veterinarian, and another is working on his doctorate in engineering at New Mexico State University.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Christ Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Christ Lutheran School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. Christ Lutheran School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Mexico with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Christ Lutheran School offer?
Christ Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Christ Lutheran School's ranking?
Christ Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Christ Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Christ Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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