A proud past, an enlightened future.
We provide a Catholic education to preschool through eighth grade students in the greater Albuquerque area. We are uniquely situated in downtown Albuquerque and for over 100 years have defined our success by the dedication of our teachers and staff as well as the academic, spiritual, and professional achievements of our students. Our faculty are certified and degreed by the State of New Mexico and follow standards prescribed by the State of New Mexico and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. We are proud of our rich history and record of academic excellence in our community.
Besides the subjects of Religion, Math, Reading, English, Science, and Social Studies - students attend Art, Music, P.E., Computer, Spanish, and Library classes on a weekly basis all year. Our curriculum includes hands-on experiences and projects to engage our students in their own learning. Our school has recently added a technology program, so our staff and students can gain more knowledge in computer sciences, as well.
Our students repeatedly score above the national average on standardized achievement tests. Students are assessed three times per year using Star 360 for both math and reading. Our 5th and 8th graders also take the ACRE test each spring, which is a nationally normed religion achievement test.
Children with different learning abilities can receive varying levels of instruction from our special education teachers and our Title I reading and math Teacher. St. Mary’s School has a full-time Counselor available to all students, as well as testing services provided by APS personnel.