ADMISSION
Academy in Motion
We can’t wait to meet you!
Every day, Albuquerque Academy students are discovering new interests, pursuing their passions, and contributing to our community. And every year we’re looking for more students who are naturally curious and passionate about learning to join us.
Our regular application cycle has closed for the 2025-26 school year, but you may submit an off-cycle application for limited spaces using the button below.
If you have any questions, please call the admission office at (505) 828-3208 or send us an email.
Early Decision and Regular Decision
If your child is currently in 5th grade and Albuquerque Academy is your top educational choice for 6th grade, early decision may be a great fit for your family. Early decision means your application is due earlier – and you receive your admission decision earlier – than regular decision. Applications for grades 7-12 are automatically regular decision. All important dates and deadlines are below.
Student Visits and Campus Tours
Your child can find out what it’s like to be a Charger when you start an application and sign up for Buddy Day. Our student visit program pairs your child with a student ambassador for a half day. They’ll attend a class or two, tour the campus, have lunch, and more. Buddy Day is optional but strongly encouraged, and attending Buddy Day satisfies our interview requirement.
Campus tours are available by appointment only. Call the admission office at (505) 828-3208 to schedule.
Affording the Academy
Tuition for the 2025-26 school year is $29,163, which covers the academic experience, lunch, and most extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs. Any family may apply for need-based assistance. Nearly 25 percent of our student body receives tuition assistance in grants ranging from $200 to the full tuition. Learn more about tuition assistance.
Application Checklist
Your ChargerHub admission portal gives you access to everything you need to complete your child’s application. Set up your ChargerHub account, then start with the first three steps on your application checklist: pay the application fee, complete the parent/guardian questionnaire, and upload a photo of your child. Then, continue working through the checklist at your own pace.
- Complete the parent/guardian questionnaire.
- Upload a photo of your child.
- Pay the application fee.
- Schedule a Buddy Day visit (strongly encouraged) or interview.
- Release school transcripts from two years prior plus the current year.
- Request teacher recommendations from current math and English teachers.
- Schedule admission testing (in person or online at home).
Important Dates for the 2025-26 Admission Season
September 2024
- 1 – Admission & tuition assistance applications open
- 11 – Buddy Days visits begin
October 2024
- 15 – Teacher recommendation request forms open
- 27 – Admission Open House @ 1-3 p.m.
November 2024
- 8 – Admission testing begins
December 2024
- 5 – Early decision (6th grade) admission & tuition assistance applications due
January 2025
- 31 – Early decision (6th grade) admission & tuition assistance decision notification
February 2025
- 6 – Regular decision admission & tuition assistance applications due
- 7 – Early decision (6th grade) enrollment contracts due
March 2025
- 7 – Regular decision admission & tuition assistance decision notification
- 14 – Regular decision application enrollment contracts due
NEW for Fall 2025: BUS SERVICE
Starting in the 2025-26 school year, Charger families—both current and new—will have the option of using a convenient bus service.
The red bus will make stops in the downtown area, and the black bus will make stops on the westside.
Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the Academy reserves the right to finalize details based on demand.