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Calvary Christian Academy

School · Albuquerque, NM

A private school in Albuquerque, NM serving grades Pre-K – 11th.

Private

12820 INDIAN SCHOOL RD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

  • 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NM.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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Diversity Index23%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Enrollment162
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NM

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Calvary Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,820/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,610

Median home value

$254,400

Median rent

$1,056/mo

College educated

37.5%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.7%
Hispanic4.9%
Two or More4.9%
Black2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Abq School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–120.6 mi942Compare →
Manzano HighEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–120.9 mi1,217Compare →
Eldorado HighEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–122.4 mi1,608Compare →
Salam AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–123.1 mi98Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Calvary Christian Academy is listed in Albuquerque, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Calvary Christian Academy

Calvary Christian Academy is a private school in Albuquerque, NM, serving approximately 162 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 100 private schools in NM.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calvary Christian Academy

What grades does Calvary Christian Academy serve?

Calvary Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.

How many students attend Calvary Christian Academy?

Calvary Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvary Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Calvary Christian Academy is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Calvary Christian Academy rank in NM?

Calvary Christian Academy ranks #41 of 100 private schools in NM.

What is Calvary Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Calvary Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Calvary Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Calvary Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Calvary Christian Academy a religious school?

Calvary Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 11th
Enrollment
162
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
Area population (ZIP 87112)
42,523
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87112; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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