Sunset Mesa School
Sunset Mesa Schools, Inc is providing a quality educational foundation for children in Preschool through Grade 5 since 1948.
Sunset Mesa students participate in a broad range of intellectual, artistic, and physical activities.
They are challenged to become productive, responsible, and caring people by learning sound values, compassion, and ethical behavior.
Our students are encouraged to think and act independently, develop good study habits, solve problems, and think critically.
It is our purpose to give children a strong foundation upon which to build their future educational and life experiences--an investment which will pay interest for a lifetime.
At Sunset Mesa, we believe in the positive value of our students' mistakes.
Learning from mistakes, rather than feeling ashamed, is an important part of an education here.
The key is that students keep trying--the attitude and work ethic that this inspires is a necessary ingredient in the recipe for success beyond Sunset Mesa and throughout life.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked NM School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sunset Mesa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007
Student Body
Total Students
343 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mollie Krattiger
School Notes
- Sunset Mesa Schools, Inc is providing a quality educational foundation for children in Preschool through Grade 5 since 1948. Sunset Mesa students participate in a broad range of intellectual, artistic, and physical activities. They are challenged to become productive, responsible, and caring people by learning sound values, compassion, and ethical behavior. Our students are encouraged to think and act independently, develop good study habits, solve problems, and think critically. It is our purpose to give children a strong foundation upon which to build their future educational and life experiences--an investment which will pay interest for a lifetime. At Sunset Mesa, we believe in the positive value of our students' mistakes. Learning from mistakes, rather than feeling ashamed, is an important part of an education here. The key is that students keep trying--the attitude and work ethic that this inspires is a necessary ingredient in the recipe for success beyond Sunset Mesa and throughout life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Mesa School's ranking?
Sunset Mesa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sunset Mesa School?
The application deadline for Sunset Mesa School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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