Albuquerque, NM · 9–12
Last verified August 20, 2026
6400 Wyoming Blvd Ne, 87109 · (505) 828-3201
Enrollment
1163
Student:teacher
7:1
Published tuition
$30,118
Application fee
$65
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Tuition by division
We don't have a grade-by-grade tuition breakdown for this school yet. The published range across all divisions is $30,118. Most independent schools charge different rates for preschool, elementary, middle and upper school.
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Head of school
Julianne Puente
Head of School
Julianne Puente grew up in Yonkers, New York, and is the granddaughter of musician Tito Puente. She took on the role of head of school at Albuquerque Academy in July 2020.
Curriculum & special classes
Albuquerque Academy is an independent, nonprofit, coeducational, college preparatory day school. The curriculum includes a new daily schedule where classes meet every other day, and changed graduation requirements to provide more flexibility.
Financial aid
Albuquerque Academy provides need-based tuition assistance grants, also known as financial aid, to support students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. For the 2025-26 academic year, 26% of the student body received $5.3 million in assistance, covering 100% of each recipient’s demonstrated financial need.
Application fee: $65
Before & after school care
Before school
Morning bus service pickup times range from 6:50 a.m. to 7:40 a.m., with buses arriving at school between 7:25 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
After school
Afternoon bus service leaves school at 3:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., with drop-off times ranging from 4:10 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.
Cost
Bus Service: $1,600 per academic year for roundtrip, or $1,000 per academic year for mornings or afternoons only. Students late to pick-up at Manzano Day School aftercare will incur additional costs.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
Albuquerque Academy seeks naturally curious and passionate students for grades 6-12. The application process includes early decision for 6th graders and siblings, with decisions by December 11, and a regular decision schedule for all other applicants.
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Early Decision: November 13, 2026; Regular Decision: February 5, 2027
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$65
What they ask for: Admission testing
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