Manzano Day School

Joy in Learning® Since 1938

About Us
About Us
Manzano Day School is an independent non-profit elementary school serving pre-k through 5th grade in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1938, Manzano Day School is dedicated to innovative child-centered education, excellence in teaching, and Joy in Learning®.
Admission
Admission
Find out more about admission to Manzano Day School. We love to introduce new families to this place of Joy in Learning®.
Teaching & Learning
Teaching & Learning
Manzano Day School offers a rich, well-rounded educational program that provides students with the best opportunity for lifelong success.
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On Campus
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Community
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Your gift ensures that Manzano Day School can continue to offer an education that prepares children for a life of discovery.

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Admission Timeline

September 1, 2024	Applications for 2025 - 2026 Accepted (all grades)
November 1, 2024	Application Deadline for Sibling/Legacy Early Applicant Pool (Pre-k &K) The Early Applicant Pool is limited to sibling and legacy applicants. The sibling or legacy is required to apply in the early applicant pool to determine space availability. The definitions are as follows: "Siblings" are siblings of current or past Manzano Day School students. "Legacies" are children or grandchildren of past Manzano Day School students.
December 1, 2024	Financial Aid Application Deadline (new and returning families) Please refer to our Tuition and Financial Aid page for details. Families starting the admission process after December 1, can still apply for financial aid on a rolling basis.
December 9, 2024	Early Application Checklist Items Due (Pre-k & K)
December 20, 2024	Admission Decision Notification for Early Applicant Pool (Pre-k & K) Families will be notified of admission decisions on or before this date via the myManzano portal and email.
January 8, 2025	Intent to Enroll Form and Deposit Deadline (Pre-k & K) If offered a space, families will be required to submit the Intent to Enroll form on myManzano on or before January 8. Along with the form, a non-refundable $500.00 enrollment deposit (credited towards the total annual tuition) is due to reserve a child’s space for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
January 8, 2025	Application Deadline for General Applicant Pool (Pre-k & K)
January 21, 2025	General Applicant Checklist Items Due (Pre-k & K)
Early February 2025	Enrollment Contracts Issued to Early Applicants Early applicants (pre-k/K) who have completed the Intent to Enroll form and paid the non-refundable $500.00 deposit will be issued an Enrollment Contract on the myManzano portal. Contracts are due within two weeks of issue. The $500.00 deposit previously paid with the Intent to Enroll form will serve as the non-refundable $500.00 due with the contract. If you select the Semester, 9 Month, or 12 Month Payment Plan, you are required to purchase the Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) for $200.00. This fee is non-refundable and will be due with the contract. If you select a Single payment, the TRP is optional, however, it is only available to purchase at the time of contract; it cannot be purchased at a later date. A detailed description of the Tuition Refund Plan will be provided in the contract. Please be reminded that the deposit and TRP fee are non-refundable.
February 7, 2025	Admission Decision Notification for General Applicant Pool (Pre-k & K) Families will be notified of admission decisions on or before this date via the myManzano portal and via email. If offered a space, families will have to complete an Enrollment Contract on the myManzano portal. Contracts are due within two weeks of issue. Along with the contract, there is a non-refundable $500.00 deposit (credited towards the total tuition amount) due to reserve your child’s space. If you select the Semester, 9 Month, or 12 Month Payment Plan, you are required to purchase the Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) for $200.00. This fee is non-refundable and will be due with the contract. If you select a Single payment, the TRP is optional, however, it is only available to purchase at the time of contract; it cannot be purchased at a later date. A detailed description of the Tuition Refund Plan will be provided in the contract. Please be reminded that the deposit and TRP fee are non-refundable. Waitlisted applicants will be notified of an opening as they become available. The contract process described above for the General Applicant Pool (Pre-k & K) will apply.
February 14, 2025	General Applicant Checklist Items Due (1st - 5th Grade)
March 7, 2025	Admission Decision Notification for Applicants to 1st - 5th Grade Families will be notified of admission decisions on or before this date via the myManzano portal. If waitlisted, applicants will be notified of an opening as they become available. The contract process described above for the General Applicant Pool (Pre-k & K) will apply. Because a family’s enrollment plans occasionally change even after a contract is submitted, a space may become available later in the spring. We appreciate your patience with this later timeline.
April 23, 2025	New Parent Orientation We recognize the importance of an informed family's role in their student's success; the New Parent Orientation allows our school administrators and current parents to provide an overview of the 2024-25 school year and share the resources available to all new parents. If you unable to attend this session, the New Parent Guidebook and digital resources will be shared with all incoming families.
May 15, 2025	Withdrawal Deadline If you withdraw your child on or before May 15, 2025, there will be no tuition due. If you withdraw your child after May 15, 2025, full annual tuition is due.
Ongoing	Applications Accepted Applications for all grade levels will continue to be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis and spaces will be offered as they become available. Please check with the Admission Office prior to submitting an application to determine space availability.

Pre-k & K Playdates

On selected Saturday mornings, a small group of applicants joins us for an informal classroom visit. These sessions allow our faculty to interact with the children and assess their developmental readiness for school. Playdates are approximately one hour and are scheduled once the application is submitted.

Upcoming playdates:

October 26
November 16
December 7
January 11
February 8

Spring playdates are held as needed.