Manzano Day School is dedicated to innovative child-centered education, excellence in teaching, and Joy in Learning® to prepare children for a life of discovery and community involvement in our diverse world.
Joy in Learning® Since 1938
The admission process starts a year ahead of time. We accept applications starting August 1 for the following school year. We will start accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year on August 1, 2023. 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.
There is very limited availability for the 2023-2024 school year, so please contact us before submitting an application. Admission@manzanodayschool.org or (505) 243-6659
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 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 2024-2025 school year.
The early applicant pool (pre-k and kindergarten only) is limited to sibling and legacy applicants. They are required to apply in the early applicant pool (by November 1) to determine space availability. The definitions are as follows:
Siblings: Siblings of current or past Manzano Day School students.
Legacies: Children or grandchildren of past Manzano Day School students.
Early applicants who have completed all steps of the admission process by December 6, will be notified of an admission decision by December 22, 2023.
The general application deadline is January 12. Pre-k and kindergarten applicants who have completed the admission process will be notified of an admission decision by February 9. Subsequent applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling admission basis as space is available.
The general application deadline is January 12. First through fifth grade applicants who have completed the admission process will be notified of an admission decision by March 6, or as soon as a space is available. Subsequent applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling admission basis as space is available.
The financial aid application process is available online through the School and Student Services website beginning October 1, 2023. Please note that you will need to have your income taxes completed in order to complete the financial aid application process. A more specific timeline will be published soon.
If you withdraw your child from the 2024-2025 school year on or before May 15, 2024, there will be no tuition due. If you with withdraw your child from the 2024-2025 school year after May 15, 2024, full annual tuition is due. Please contact the Admission Office for more information.
2024 - 2025 Admission
The new application for the 2024 - 2025 school year is available now. Please refer to Important Dates and How to Apply for more information.
2023 - 2024 Admission
There is limited availability remaining for the 2023-2024 school year and it varies by grade level. Please contact the Admission Office before submitting an application. admission@manzanodayschool.org or (505) 243-6659