Legacy Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NM School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 418 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,200
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Legacy Academy
Pre-K	15
Kind	36
1	39
2	22
3	30
4	25
5	33
6	42
7	27
8	22
9	30
10	28
11	33
12	36

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Year Founded

2005

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Student Body

Total Students

418 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,200

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies per grade level.

Admissions Director

Valerie Paolini

Admissions Associate

Dora Turrietta

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryDance

Flag FootballFootball

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

School Mascot

Silverbacks

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

National Honor SocietyStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClassChoir

Guitar ClassPiano Lessons

School Notes

Legacy Academy began in 2005 and is a ministry on the grounds of Legacy Church.
We serve students in grades preschool - 12th grade.
We have a wonderful multicultural population with a wide variety of ethnic diversity.
We are a non-denominational Christian school and do not discriminate against race, color, national or ethnic origin.
As a discipleship school helping students mature in their faith, we accept only children who are members of a Christian church.
We offer rigorous academics, including honors and AP classes, a winning athletic program, fine arts, clubs, and a vibrant, positive school culture.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Legacy Academy cost?

Legacy Academy's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students and $110 for summer students.

What sports does Legacy Academy offer?

Legacy Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Football, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Legacy Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for most sports offered.

What is Legacy Academy's ranking?

Legacy Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Legacy Academy?

The application deadline for Legacy Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Legacy Academy located?

Legacy Academy is located in the Los Volcanes neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 7/29/2023

We've been at Legacy Academy for 4 years and have had a great experience in this school. I searched for a school that had solid academics, a strong community, and, most importantly, a strong faith base but still had a good amount of extracurricular activities. It's not easy to find a school that does well in all of those areas (at least one area will usually fall short- believe me), but I finally found it! My kids are thriving in this school and I am so happy I made the move.

- Posted by Parent - Abqmom

5 1/5/2019

Amazing school that really instills the Word of God into the students. My children have attended here since they began school, and there is know other place I would consider having them. I love the teachers and staff of Legacy Academy and appreciate all they do for my children. I highly recommend enrolling your child!

- Posted by Parent - RAV

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Albuquerque, NM is $10,245 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).