Sunset Mesa School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NM School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 384 students
Yearly Tuition: $18,000
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Sunset Mesa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Sunset Mesa School
Pre-K	95
Kind	60
1	54
2	48
3	43
4	53
5	31

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Pre-K is largest at 95 students, well above Grade 5’s 31 and every other grade at Sunset Mesa School.

Year Founded

1948

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007

Student Body

Total Students

384 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association
National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,000

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Admissions Director

Mollie Krattiger

Application URL

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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.

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.

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How much does Sunset Mesa School cost?

Sunset Mesa School's tuition is approximately $18,000 for private students.

What schools are Sunset Mesa School often compared to?

Sunset Mesa School is often viewed alongside schools like Manzano Day School by visitors of our site.

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 and Oldest founding date.

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).

In what neighborhood is Sunset Mesa School located?

Sunset Mesa School is located in the La Reina De Los Altos neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other private schools located in La Reina De Los Altos.

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The average private school tuition in Albuquerque, NM is $9,781 for elementary schools and $11,521 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Albuquerque, NM is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).