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#48 of 100 private schools in NM

Top 47% of private schools

Christ Lutheran School

Elementary School · Albuquerque, NM

A private elementary school in Albuquerque, NM serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

7701 CANDELARIA RD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

  • 11.3:1 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)
B-4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,197
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index60%
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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Enrollment168
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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 Christ Lutheran School 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • 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

$63,593

Median home value

$251,400

Median rent

$1,096/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White53.0%
Hispanic32.1%
Two or More8.9%
Black3.0%
Asian1.2%
Pacific Islander1.2%
Native American0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Annunciation Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–80.5 mi407Compare →
Comanche ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–50.5 mi339Compare →
Congregation Albert Early Childhood CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi13Compare →
Zuni ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.9 mi226Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Christ Lutheran School is listed in Albuquerque, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Christ Lutheran School

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 87110)
40,142
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
41.2
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 87110; 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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