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#48 of 100 private schools in NM

Top 47% of private schools

Christ Lutheran School

Elementary School

7701 CANDELARIA RD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Private

Enrollment

168

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Mexico private schools

#48 of 100

In Albuquerque

#21 of 42

public schools

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Christ Lutheran School

6.5/10

Elementary School in Albuquerque · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.1/10

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About Christ Lutheran School

Christ Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Albuquerque, NM. Christ Lutheran School serves approximately 168 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Christ Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 100 private schools in NM.

How it compares0.3 pts above NM schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • NM avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 168 students, Christ Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Christ Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Christ Lutheran School compares to 164 public schools serving similar grades in Albuquerque, NM

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
This School
vs
12.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
168
This School
vs
381
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53% vs 0%
Hispanic 32.1% vs 0%
Black 3% vs 0%
Asian 1.2% vs 0%
Christ Lutheran School Albuquerque Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Christ Lutheran School (this school) 6.5
COMANCHE ELEMENTARY 5.7
ZUNI ELEMENTARY 4.5
CLEVELAND MIDDLE 6.4
NEW MEXICO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 9.4
MADISON MIDDLE 6.7
INEZ ELEMENTARY 5.9
SOMBRA DEL MONTE ELEMENTARY 5.9
GOV BENT ELEMENTARY 3.7
BELLEHAVEN ELEMENTARY 4.3
NEW FUTURES HIGH SCHOOL 7.2
OSUNA ELEMENTARY 6.5
ECADEMY K-8 8.2
ECADEMY 6.0
JANET KAHN FINE ARTS ACADEMY 5.8
DESERT WILLOW FAMILY SCHOOL 8.4
BEL-AIR ELEMENTARY 3.0
MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY 7.0
ALICE KING COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5.7
HAYES MIDDLE 5.7
MITCHELL ELEMENTARY 5.3

Showing 20 of 164 schools. View all schools in Albuquerque

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,197
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 60%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Enrollment 168
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 53.0%
Hispanic 32.1%
Two or More 8.9%
Black 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
Pacific Islander 1.2%
Native American 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7701 CANDELARIA RD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christ Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NEW MEXICO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (rated 9.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY (rated 7.0/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Albuquerque, see our Albuquerque schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
SANDIA HIGH Albuquerque 0.1 mi 8.1
COMANCHE ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 0.5 mi 5.7
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Albuquerque 0.5 mi 6.7
CONGREGATION ALBERT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Albuquerque 0.8 mi
CLEVELAND MIDDLE Albuquerque 0.9 mi 6.4
NEW MEXICO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Albuquerque 1.0 mi 9.4
ZUNI ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 0.9 mi 4.5
SHEPHERD LUTHERAN Albuquerque 1.0 mi 4.5
INEZ ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 1.1 mi 5.9
MADISON MIDDLE Albuquerque 1.1 mi 6.7
SOMBRA DEL MONTE ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 1.1 mi 5.9
GOV BENT ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 1.4 mi 3.7
BELLEHAVEN ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 1.5 mi 4.3
OSUNA ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 1.6 mi 6.5
SALAM ACADEMY Albuquerque 1.8 mi 6.4
SALAM ACADEMY Albuquerque 1.8 mi 7.0
ALICE KING COMMUNITY SCHOOL Albuquerque 1.8 mi 5.7
NEW FUTURES HIGH SCHOOL Albuquerque 1.6 mi 7.2
NEX GEN ACADEMY Albuquerque 1.6 mi 8.8
MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 1.8 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 87110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,593

Median Home Value

$251,400

Median Rent

$1,096/mo

Population

40,142

College Educated

38.2%

Homeownership

60.9%

Avg Commute

18 min

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Median Age

41.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BELEN FAMILY SCHOOL Belen, NM 6.5
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM 6.5
RIO GRANDE SCHOOL Santa Fe, NM 6.5
TULAROSA ELEMENTARY Tularosa, NM 6.5
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY Las Cruces, NM 6.6
HAGERMAN ELEMENTARY Hagerman, NM 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christ Lutheran School

What grades does Christ Lutheran School serve?

Christ Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Christ Lutheran School?

Christ Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Christ Lutheran School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ Lutheran School rank in NM?

Christ Lutheran School ranks #48 of 100 private schools in NM.

What is Christ Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Christ Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Christ Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Christ Lutheran School a religious school?

Christ Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
48 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
29 Some Transit
Bike Score
76 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
168
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County

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