Admission Overview

The Future Goes to Sandia Prep

At Sandia Prep, our students take meaningful risks in a supportive community while learning who they are and who they want to become. Through a blend of contemporary and traditional education, our students think creatively, critically, and without limits. They grow in confidence and resilience as they navigate the world.

“At Prep, you’re not necessarily just a theater person or an OLP person or just an athlete, but if that’s what you’re super-passionate about, you can do just those things, too. What’s amazing about this ethos is that it’s not only about enjoyment but problem solving. When students put themselves out there in the arts or sports, they’re collaborating to achieve an outcome. They fall down repeatedly and pick themselves up and start over again.”
- Heather B. Mock, Head of School

Fast Facts

Enrollment

505 Students in Grades 6 - 12

Average Class Size

15 Students

Student - Teacher Ratio

7 - to - 1

Student - Advisor Ratio

10 - to - 1

Top Private School

Named a top school in New Mexico, Earning an A+ Rating

Graduation Rate

100%

Community Service

90% of students participate in this voluntary, student-led program

Students that Self-Identify as BIPOC

46%

Tuition Assistance

40% of students receive tuition assistance

 



APPLY FOR THE 2024 - 2025 school year

Online applications for the 2024 - 2025 school year are now open.

Thank you for your interest in applying to Sandia Prep. If you are interested in applying for the current 2023 - 2024 school year, please contact our Admission Department at admission@sandiaprep.org.

 




Important Admission Dates

Important Admission Dates for Families Applying for the 2024 - 2025 Academic Year

November 14, 2023
First Choice Applications Due

November 14, 2023
First Choice Tuition Assistance Applications Due

December 14, 2023
First Choice Notification of Admission Decision

January 26, 2024
First Choice Contracts and Deposits Due

February 8, 2024
General Pool Applications Due

February 8, 2024
General Pool Tuition Assistance Applications Due

March 8, 2024
General Pool Notification of Admission Decision

March 15, 2024
General Pool Contracts and Deposits Due

Admission Testing Dates
Multiple testing dates are offered throughout the year. Families can sign up for a test date via the Admission Portal.

 

Tips for Interested Families

1. Start early. It is often hard for parents to believe that the application process starts around September for enrollment the following school year. The admission process has a few steps, and you will position your child better if you allow plenty of time for your family to complete the application. Learn more about our Application Process.

2. Do your research ahead of time by talking to families who have students at the school. Ask them about their children's learning, and just as importantly, their overall happiness. Are their children engaged, challenged, and supported? What is the stress level like? What kind of athletic and extracurricular activities will be available to your child? How are parents included in the school community? Ask families to explain how the school supports academic and personal growth at all grade levels.

3. Don't sweat the test. Most schools care more about school engagement and performance than just test scores. Putting pressure on your child can create undue anxiety and hinder test performance.

4. Applying for Financial Aid? Familiarize yourself with the financial aid process. Sandia Prep offers tuition assistance for most income levels. In fact, approximately 40% of our current students receive tuition assistance. Investment in elementary, middle, and high school prepares students for a lifetime of academic and career success. Moreover, independent and private schools can provide expertise in securing funding for college when the time comes. 

Sandia Prep Bus Service

Sandia Prep offers bus service from three locations—the Westside near Corrales, the Northeast Heights, and the Ridgecrest/UNM area. All three buses offer morning pick-ups and afternoon drop-offs. Contact our Admission Office at 505.338.3007 or admission@sandiaprep.org to learn more. 


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Admission Office Contact

Phone: 505.338.3007   /   Fax: 505.212.0109   /   admission@sandiaprep.org


Ray Nelson

Director of Admission & Enrollment
rnelson@sandiaprep.org

Alexandra Darling

Assistant Director of Admission
adarling@sandiaprep.org

Stacey Wiegleb

Admission Associate
swiegleb@sandiaprep.org