Manzano Day School

Joy in Learning® Since 1938

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition

 Your child's education is an investment that often requires careful financial planning, therefore we offer payment plans and need-based financial aid. 

 

2025-2026 Tuition

Pre-kindergarten $14,529
Kindergarten $16,593
First - fifth grade $18,554

 

Annual tuition is comprised of the $500.00 non-refundable enrollment deposit due with the contract and the balance of tuition.
Tuition for the 2025 - 2026 school year will be set by our Board of Trustees in January 2025.

 

 

Payment Plans

*Semester, 9-Month, and 12-Month payment plans are subject to finance charges.

Financial Aid

Manzano Day School offers financial aid based on demonstrated need and available funds. The maximum award covers 50% of the total tuition. Starting with the 2025-2026 financial aid year, Manzano Day School will use 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.

Financial Aid 2025 - 2026
  • Financial aid awards will be issued at the same time as the (re)enrollment contract for new and returning students. 
     
  • For returning students, the Clairty financial aid application for the 2025–2026 academic year must be completed and submitted by the deadline: December 1, 2024.
     
  • For new students applying for admission to Manzano Day School in the early and general applicant pools, the Clairty financial aid application for the 2025–2026 academic year must be completed and submitted by the deadline: December 1, 2024.
     
  • 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 2025-2026 Clairity financial aid application(including the Wings scholarship application) is available October 1, 2024. 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.


Wings Scholarship

Established in 1988, the Wings program provides full scholarships and related support to students from families with limited economic resources. One student is awarded the Wings Scholarship each academic year.

The children who receive these scholarships are selected through the same admissions process as all other applicants. Wings scholarships are provided to each recipient from pre-k or kindergarten* through fifth grade. 

*Please note:  The 2025-2026 Wings Scholarship will be open to pre-k and kindergarten applicants.

Please contact the Admission Office for more information or to request a Wings application.