Tuition and Financial Aid

We understand that investing in your child’s education is an important decision that often requires thoughtful financial planning. To support families in making a Manzano Day School education possible, we offer flexible payment plans and need-based financial aid.

A FAMILY'S FINANCIAL AID STORY

Payment Plans

Single

Semester

10-Month

2026-2027 Tuition
Pre-Kindergarten	$15,184
Kindergarten	$17,340
First-Fifth Grade	$19,389

**Annual tuition is comprised of the $500.00 non-refundable enrollment deposit due with the contract and the balance of tuition. Tuition for the 2027 - 2028 school year will be set by our Board of Trustees in January 2027.

Financial Aid

Manzano Day School offers financial aid based on demonstrated need and available funds. The maximum award covers 50% of the total tuition. Manzano Day School uses the Clarity platform to determine a family’s financial need. The financial aid application process is separate from the admission process. Families are encouraged to discuss this opportunity with the Admission Department.

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Financial aid awards will be issued at the same time as the (re)enrollment contract for new and returning students.
For returning students, the Clarity financial aid application for the 2027–2028 academic year must be completed and submitted by the deadline: December 1, 2026.
For new students applying for admission to Manzano Day School in the early and general applicant pools, the Clarity financial aid application for the 2027–2028 academic year must be completed and submitted by the deadline: December 1, 2026.
For new students who are applying for admission after December 1, the Clarity financial aid application will be due as soon as a possible. Subsequent applications will be considered on a rolling basis and as financial aid funds are available.

The 2027-2028 Clarity financial aid application (including the Wings scholarship application) is available October 1, 2026. If interested in Wings, please contact the Admission Office for the application.

New and returning families are required to apply by December 1 in order to be considered in the first round of consideration; late applications from returning families may not receive a full award, depending on financial aid funds available at the time of application. New families whose children apply for admission to Manzano Day School the early and general admission pool deadlines are encouraged to apply for financial aid as soon as possible. Financial aid is awarded based on a family's demonstrated need and funds available.

If you are interested in learning more about the financial aid application process, please contact the Admission Office at admission@manzanodayschool.org or (505) 243-6659.

Click here for details and resources
about the Clarity financial aid application process.

Wings Scholarship

Established in 1988, the Wings Scholarship Program provides full tuition assistance and additional support to students from families with limited financial resources. Wings Scholarships may be awarded to students at various grade levels each academic year.

Applications for the Wings Scholarship will open on September 1, 2026.

Please contact the Admission Office for more information or to request an application. To support the Wings Scholarship Program, please visit Philanthropy and Engagement.