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Holy Child Catholic School

5.00 (3 reviews)

19 Camino De Santo Nino Tijeras, NM 87059

Tel: (505) 281-3077

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 105 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,150
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 105 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,150
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Holy Child Catholic School
Pre-K	14
Kind	7
1	13
2	12
3	14
4	11
5	7
6	11
7	9
8	7

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Year Founded

2008

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School Motto

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam - All for the Greater Glory of God

Student Body

Total Students

105 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

44%

State avg.: 51%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,150

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

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.

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

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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

5.00 out of 5 (3 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.

- Posted by Parent - jlml

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.

- Posted by Parent - Anne Tull

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.

- Posted by Parent - doulg

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The average private school tuition in Bernalillo County, NM is $10,081 for elementary schools and $12,313 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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