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#95 of 100 private schools in NM

Crestview Sda Academy

Elementary School

6000 OURAY RD NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Private

Enrollment

53

Student-Teacher

17.7:1

Score

3.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New Mexico private schools

#95 of 100

In Albuquerque

#40 of 42

public schools

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Crestview Sda Academy

3.8/10

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

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About Crestview Sda Academy

Crestview Sda Academy is a private elementary school in Albuquerque, NM. Crestview Sda Academy serves approximately 53 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Crestview Sda Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 100 private schools in NM.

How it compares2.4 pts below NM schools
  • This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
  • NM avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 53 students, Crestview Sda Academy 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.

Crestview Sda Academy 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 Crestview Sda Academy compares to 164 public schools serving similar grades in Albuquerque, NM

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
This School
vs
12.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
53
This School
vs
381
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
3.8
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 64.2% vs 0%
White 13.2% vs 0%
Black 1.9% vs 0%
Crestview Sda Academy Albuquerque Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Crestview Sda Academy (this school) 3.8
CHRISTINE DUNCAN HERITAGE ACADEMY 6.7
SUSIE RAYOS MARMON ELEMENTARY 4.6
HORIZON ACADEMY WEST 7.6
ALBUQUERQUE BILINGUAL ACADEMY 8.7
JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE 5.9
MONTESSORI OF THE RIO GRANDE 9.1
CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY 4.7
LAVALAND ELEMENTARY 4.5
REGINALD CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY 2.8
DURANES ELEMENTARY 4.4
PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY 4.5
JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE 3.9
COCHITI ELEMENTARY 3.9
TIERRA ADENTRO 7.6
TRES VOLCANES COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE SCHOOL 8.5
GRIEGOS ELEMENTARY 4.7
ALAMOSA ELEMENTARY 3.5
VALLE VISTA ELEMENTARY 3.9
NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY ACADEMY 6.0
WASHINGTON MIDDLE 6.2

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)
C- 1.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 52%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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Enrollment 53
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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)

Hispanic 64.2%
Two or More 18.9%
White 13.2%
Black 1.9%
Native American 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6000 OURAY RD NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Crestview Sda Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MONTESSORI OF THE RIO GRANDE (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ALBUQUERQUE BILINGUAL ACADEMY (rated 8.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HORIZON ACADEMY WEST (rated 7.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Albuquerque, see our Albuquerque schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
CHRISTINE DUNCAN HERITAGE ACADEMY Albuquerque 0.5 mi 6.7
ALBUQUERQUE TALENT DEVELOPMENT CHARTER Albuquerque 0.5 mi 5.8
SUSIE RAYOS MARMON ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 0.7 mi 4.6
JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE Albuquerque 1.0 mi 5.9
HORIZON ACADEMY WEST Albuquerque 0.9 mi 7.6
ALBUQUERQUE BILINGUAL ACADEMY Albuquerque 1.0 mi 8.7
WEST MESA HIGH Albuquerque 1.2 mi 5.8
ST PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL Albuquerque 1.4 mi 6.4
CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 1.5 mi 4.7
LAVALAND ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 1.5 mi 4.5
MONTESSORI OF THE RIO GRANDE Albuquerque 1.4 mi 9.1
REGINALD CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 1.8 mi 2.8
PAINTED SKY ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 2.0 mi 4.5
DURANES ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 1.9 mi 4.4
LEGACY ACADEMY Albuquerque 2.4 mi 5.8
JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE Albuquerque 2.4 mi 3.9
BOSQUE SCHOOL Albuquerque 2.5 mi 7.3
MARK ARMIJO ACADEMY Albuquerque 2.7 mi 5.4
ALAMOSA ELEMENTARY Albuquerque 2.8 mi 3.5
MIGHTY B ACADEMY Albuquerque 2.5 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 87120 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,887

Median Home Value

$276,900

Median Rent

$1,404/mo

Population

65,477

College Educated

38.9%

Homeownership

79.5%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Median Age

39.8

Similar Schools

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School Rating
CHAMA ELEMENTARY Chama, NM 3.7
ANIMAS ELEMENTARY Animas, NM 3.9
WESTERN HEIGHTS LEARNING CENTER Albuquerque, NM 3.9
SAN ANTONIO ELEMENTARY San Antonio, NM 4.1
ST JOSEPH MISSION SCHOOL San Fidel, NM 3.5
T'siya Day School Zia Pueblo, NM 4.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Crestview Sda Academy

What grades does Crestview Sda Academy serve?

Crestview Sda Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Crestview Sda Academy?

Crestview Sda Academy has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview Sda Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Crestview Sda Academy is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Crestview Sda Academy rank in NM?

Crestview Sda Academy ranks #95 of 100 private schools in NM.

What is Crestview Sda Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Crestview Sda Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Crestview Sda Academy a private school?

Yes, Crestview Sda Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Crestview Sda Academy a religious school?

Crestview Sda Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
48 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
22 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
65 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
53
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County

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