Applications

August 1

The admission process starts a year ahead of time. We accept applications starting August 1 for the following school year. We are currently accepting applications, based on availability, for the 2022-2023 school year, and will start accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year on August 1, 2022. There are several steps to the admission process and space is limited, so we encourage you to start the process early. Please feel free to contact the Admission Office for more information.

 

Open House

October 23, 2022 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Please join us for a brief overview of the school followed by a tour of our campus. Your RSVP is required. Visit our events page for more information and to RSVP.

 

Tours

Ongoing

Tours of campus are scheduled at your convenience throughout the school year. Please contact the Admission Office at (505) 243-6659 to schedule.

The information below pertains to applicants to the 2022-2023 school year. It will be updated for applicants to the 2023-2024 school year by July 15, 2022.

Early Applicant and
Sibling/Legacy Preference Pool
(pre-k and kindergarten)

November 1, 2022

The early application (pre-k and kindergarten only) deadline for siblings of current or past Manzano Day School students and legacies (children of past Manzano Day School students), as well as interested early applicants, is November 1. Early applicants who have completed the admission process will be notified of an admission decision by December 16. This policy is in place to guarantee that preference for available spaces is given first to siblings/legacies and then to interested candidates. (*Please note that the last playdate for early applicant eligibility is December 3.)

 

General Applicant Pool
(pre-k and kindergarten) 

January 13, 2023 

The general application deadline is January 13. Pre-k and kindergarten applicants who have completed the admission process will be notified of an admission decision by February 4. (*Please note that the last playdate to meet the general application deadline is January 21). Subsequent applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling admission basis as space is available.

 

General Applicant Pool
(1st - 5th grade) 

January 13, 2023 

The general application deadline is January 13. First through fifth grade applicants who have completed the admission process will be notified of an admission decision by March 3, or as soon as a space is available. Subsequent applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling admission basis as space is available.

Financial Aid

TBD

The financial aid application process is available online through the School and Student Services website beginning October 1, 2022. Please note that you will need to have your income taxes completed in order to complete the financial aid application process.. Please note that the financial aid process is separate from the admission process. Please contact Emily Villegas, Director of Admission and Financial Aid, with any questions or concerns.