Manzano Day School
Tel:
(505) 243-6659
The school has a structured curriculum. In addition to the core curriculum of math, English, social studies, science and math all students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade also have six co-currciular subject areas.
The co-curricular areas are Spanish , art, music, physical education, library studies and technology lab. We have a dedicated science lab and an environmental study program at Fenton Ranch.We also have an extended program before and after school.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 468 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,185
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Manzano Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Year Founded | 1938 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1999 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 468 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 26% State avg.: 52% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 65% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,185 |
| Tuition Notes | Pre-k tuition 11105 Kindergarten tuition 12685 1st to 5th tuition 14185 |
| % on Financial Aid | 28% |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Madonna Prokopiak |
| Admissions Associate | Emily Villegas |
School Notes
- Manzano Day School, founded in 1938, is an independent, nonsectarian elementary school dedicated to innovative child-centered education, excellence in teaching and Joy in Learning to prepare children for a life of discovery and community involvement in our diverse world.
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School Reviews
| 5 I am both a parent of a student and alumni of Manzano Day School. This is an amazing school, with a wonderful staff and curriculum. The availability of programs like art, music and Fenton Ranch was huge for us. An excellent investment! - Posted by Parent - Marc |
| 5 Manzano Day School is by far the best PreK-5 school in Albuquerque. It's faculty is highliy qualified and devotes an incredible amount of time to each student. - Posted by Parent - Dave |
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