Holy Child offers a unique, Catholic experience to New Mexicans by being the only Catholic School which offers a classical currriculum. We are k-8 and have limited openings. We are recognized by the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education. Come and visit our family atmosphere in the East Mountains, just minutes from Albuquerque Uptown.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,150
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2008
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 49%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam - All for the Greater Glory of God
- We use the curriculum from St. Jerome's Academy in the DC Area. Lower Grammar StageKindergarten: The Cradle of Civilization YearGrade 1: The Greek YearGrade 2: The Roman YearUpper Grammar StageThird Grade: The Medieval YearFourth Grade: The Modern YearFifth Grade: The American YearLogic StageSixth Grade:The Ancient YearSeventh Grade:The Christendom YearEighth Grade:The New World Year
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Child Catholic School cost?
Holy Child Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,150 for private students.
What schools are Holy Child Catholic School often compared to?
Holy Child Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Annunciation Catholic School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Holy Child Catholic School?
The application deadline for Holy Child Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 7/12/2017
We love the school. We love the teacher to student ratio, the academics, the authentic Catholicism, and the opportunities for the kids to flourish. It really has been an amazing school for our family, and when we compare the academics to what other kids we know are doing even at APS's best schools, it reaffirms what a treasure Holy Child really is.
5 7/12/2017
Holy Child is a Catholic school that applies a classical curriculum, and helped our children, grades 2 and 8, make great strides academically. Class size is small, allowing students to receive the attention they need to succeed. The faculty is the most dedicated and orthodox we've ever met. The art and music program is exceptional.
5 6/9/2015
I'm so grateful for HCCS. It is an amazing school with dedicated, caring staff; outstanding academics; a great arts program and an orthodox Catholic environment. It is tough to find a good school in just one of those areas. To find them all rolled into one is a true blessing.
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