San Felipe De Neri School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

The San Felipe de Neri community became active in formal education as early as 1770, when space in the parish house was used as classrooms.
A century later, with financial assistance from Bernalillo County, the parish began operating Albuquerque's first free school.
Today, the parish school offers a faith-filled 21st-century education for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NM School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 153 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,600
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

San Felipe De Neri School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	San Felipe De Neri School
Pre-K	13
Kind	17
1	17
2	16
3	16
4	17
5	18
6	16
7	14
8	9

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1881

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

153 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 51%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants/plaid skirt & SFDN Polo

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,600

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Tuition Notes

Enrollment Fee: $300

Summer Program Cost

$600

Summer Program Cost Notes

Incoming 6th-8th graders, TWT 9-noon for 6 weeks, Math & Language Arts

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Cheryl Robertson

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

Cross CountryFlag Football

FootballGolf

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Girl Scouts Of America

School Notes

With approximately 150 students in grades PK through 8th, San Felipe de Neri Catholic School prepares students from ages three to 14 to grow closer to Christ in the Catholic Faith, and excel academically through prayer, service, collaboration and creativity. Our class sizes are small, limited to 18 students in PK and Kindergarten, and 20 students in 1st through 8th grade, to ensure that we can meet the needs of our students. In addition to Language Arts, Math, Religion, Social Studies, and Science, we offer Technology, Physical Education, Art, and Music to PK through 5th grade. 6th through 8th grade has the same core classes but electives include guitar, art, choir, gardening, journalism, PE, Coding, and Technology. Service is a key component in our school and we participate in a variety of service projects throughout the school year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does San Felipe De Neri School cost?

San Felipe De Neri School's tuition is approximately $5,600 for private students and $600 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of San Felipe De Neri School?

The acceptance rate of San Felipe De Neri School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What sports does San Felipe De Neri School offer?

San Felipe De Neri School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is San Felipe De Neri School's ranking?

San Felipe De Neri School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for San Felipe De Neri School?

The application deadline for San Felipe De Neri School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is San Felipe De Neri School located?

San Felipe De Neri School is located in the Old Town neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.

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