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#69 of 100 private schools in NM
Legacy Academy
School · Albuquerque, NM
A private school in Albuquerque, NM serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
7201 CENTRAL AVE NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Legacy Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,184
Median home value
$192,500
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Road Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Mission Achievement and Success 2.0Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–9 | 1.4 mi | 1,117 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–11 | 1.8 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Abq Sign Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 146 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Legacy Academy is listed in Albuquerque, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Legacy Academy
Legacy Academy is a private school in Albuquerque, NM, serving approximately 331 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Legacy Academy
What grades does Legacy Academy serve?
Legacy Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Legacy Academy?
Legacy Academy has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy Academy is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Legacy Academy rank in NM?
Legacy Academy ranks #69 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Legacy Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Legacy Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Legacy Academy a private school?
Yes, Legacy 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 Legacy Academy a religious school?
Legacy Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Phone
- (505) 831-0135
- Area population (ZIP 87121)
- 76,135
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
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 87121; 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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