Sandia Preparatory School is a 6-12 private school in Albuquerque, NM, specializing in support for ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia.
Sandia Preparatory School is a co-educational middle and high school (grades 6-12) in Albuquerque, NM, that offers specialized support for students with learning differences. The school provides dedicated programs for students with ADD/ADHD, as well as targeted support for dyslexia and dysgraphia, including assistance with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
The academic environment is characterized by small class sizes, averaging 15 students, with a highly qualified faculty where 68% hold advanced degrees. This structure allows for a balanced, college-preparable curriculum that integrates robust arts, athletics, and leadership opportunities. Students can engage in a wide variety of extracurriculars, from robotics and speech and debate to diverse athletic programs like swimming, soccer, and mountain biking.
Sandia Prep offers a nonsectarian, inclusive community with a 40% financial aid rate. Tuition for the 2025-2026 year is $27,400, which covers campus organizations, retreats, and various student activities. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis with a primary deadline of December 5th.
At a Glance
Grades6-12
Students509
Class Size15:1 ratio
Tuition$27,400
Fin. Aid40% receive aid
Est.1966
DeadlineDec. 5 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors, Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1966 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $27,400 |
| Tuition Notes | For 2025 - 2026Tuition covers campus organizations, retreats, PE clothing, athletic and field trip buses, etc. ($1,000 non-refundable registration fee included) |
| Total Students | 509 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 68 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Ray Nelson |
| Admissions Associate | Alex Darling |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 5 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 40 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 23 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
DyslexiaDysgraphia / Individualized Education Plan
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Bowling · Cross Country · Dance · Diving · E-sports · Golf · Lacrosse · Mountain Biking · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Black Student Union · Chess · DirtDevils Gardening · Gay-Straight Alliance · Greendevils Environmental Club · Helping Hands Community Service · Japanese Club · La Chispa Literary Magazine · Middle School Helping Hands Community Service Club · Mock Trial · Model U.N. · Modelo Naciones Unidas en Espanol · Mountain Biking Club · National Honor Society · Native American Sandia Prep Alliance · Outdoor Leadership Program · Robotics · Sandglass Yearbook · Sandia Prep Refugee Alliance · Senior Senate · SPACE Makerspace · Spanish Model UN · Speech and Debate · Student Government Association · Supercomputing Challenge · Show More (9) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Chorus · Clay · Instrumental Ensemble · International Thespian Club · Jazz Band · Musical Tech · Tech Theater · Theater · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Camping Associates · Soccer · Tennis |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · National Association of College Admissions Counselors · Independent Schools Association of the South West (ISAS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.sandiaprep.org/stay-connected/calendars |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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