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#37 of 100 private schools in NM

Top 36% of private schools

Manzano Day School

Elementary School · Albuquerque, NM

A private elementary school in Albuquerque, NM serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

1801 CENTRAL AVE NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

  • 11.6:1 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)
C+4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
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)
A+9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index67%
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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Enrollment425
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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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The neighborhood

Where Manzano Day 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 83Very 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

$67,714

Median home value

$300,000

Median rent

$1,022/mo

College educated

47.7%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White47.1%
Hispanic23.5%
Two or More12.2%
Asian10.1%
Native American4.9%
Black2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
San Felipe De Neri SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–80.3 mi156Compare →
Abq Sign Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–120.7 mi146Compare →
Escuela Del Sol Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–80.7 mi84Compare →
Lew Wallace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–50.7 mi153Compare →

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.

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.

Manzano Day School is listed in Albuquerque, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Manzano Day School

Manzano Day School is a private elementary school in Albuquerque, NM, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 100 private schools in NM.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manzano Day School

What grades does Manzano Day School serve?

Manzano Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Manzano Day School?

Manzano Day School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzano Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Manzano Day School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Manzano Day School rank in NM?

Manzano Day School ranks #37 of 100 private schools in NM.

What is Manzano Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Manzano Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Manzano Day School a private school?

Yes, Manzano Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Manzano Day School a religious school?

No, Manzano Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
425
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
Area population (ZIP 87104)
13,369
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
40.7
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 87104; 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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