We love Sandia Prep because the school encompasses all aspects of student learning and growth, not just academics (which is extremely important to us). We appreciate the diversity, no cut sports, academic rigger, sense of community and so much more.I cant give a 5-star rating because nothing is perfect (wish I could give a 4.5). However, I will say Sandia Prep continually reviews its strengths and weakness, and works as a community to strategically evolve and make the school a better place.My daughter has been thriving at Prep for the last two year and we look forward to 5 more great years!

My sisters kids go here, and it’s really cool. I’ve only gone to basketball games and stuff like that, but there’s a ton of school spirit and everyone seems to care. I’ll send my kids here when they are older.

Not for Hispanics. I visited the school as a prospective school for my daughter. I was treated by staff and other parents as if my skin color was a disease. I was well-dressed, smiley, happy to learn more about the school. When I sat at a huge table with empty seats, the other parents glared at me and moved tables. I only stayed because my daughter was doing testing there for another private school shell be instead attending. Staff, and head master shmoozed with all, but avoided me like the plague. I finally left and had my husband pick my daughter up. He had the same experience before I had even mentioned my experience. Its okay. The school is old, ugly buildings and a lot of focus on sports, and white money, apparently.

We currently have a 6th grader at Prep and we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the school!!!! Class sizes are small and teachers provide regular feedback to the students and parents. The administration is engaged and fully accessible! The Head of School, Bill Sinfield, knows each child and family. He interacts daily with the students and periodically subs in the classroom. The academic offerings are amazing! Next year students in 6th and 7th grades will be able to take an engineering elective. Sandia Prep is a wonderful community where students can take risks and grow both academically and personally. I would highly recommend Sandia Prep!!!!!!!!

As a graduate, I have to say the school, its community, teachers, and fellow students helped shape my life. I was welcomed into the school as a quiet 10th grader and left as someone who could talk with anyone and speak up when necessary. Several of my teachers are friends to this day and I regularly see fellow alumni around town at events.Because of its small size and no-cut policy, I was able to sample almost everything at school. I was in a play, served as secretary in student government, played basketball, and discovered my passion for communication and journalism. The writing skills I learned at Sandia Prep served me through my college career and onward.With classes of 12 to 15 kids, I was not able to fade into the backbround and the teachers drew me out and guided me in the right direction.My Senior Experience focused my interest in the political process and in being a volunteer. The school today retains and perhaps expands the experiences I had.

Fantastic school! Top rated teachers. My kids thrive in the environment both academically, athletically and socially.