Very Good
#16 of 100 private schools in NM
Top 15% of private schools
Sandia Preparatory School
High School · Albuquerque, NM
A private high school in Albuquerque, NM serving grades 6th – 12th.
532 OSUNA RD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
- 9.4:1 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 Sandia Preparatory 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 9Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$92,083
Median home value
$362,100
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
51.7%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87113; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Leadership High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Continuation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| The Great AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Explore AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,354 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Sandia Preparatory School is listed in Albuquerque, NM; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sandia Preparatory School
Sandia Preparatory School is a private high school in Albuquerque, NM, serving approximately 514 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 100 private schools in NM.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandia Preparatory School
What grades does Sandia Preparatory School serve?
Sandia Preparatory School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Sandia Preparatory School?
Sandia Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandia Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandia Preparatory School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sandia Preparatory School rank in NM?
Sandia Preparatory School ranks #16 of 100 private schools in NM.
What is Sandia Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandia Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sandia Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Sandia Preparatory 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 Sandia Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Sandia Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 514
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Phone
- (505) 338-3006
- Area population (ZIP 87113)
- 16,369
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 87113; 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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