Where A Love of Learning Begins

Sunset Mesa School is a locally owned, private school that has been educating our bright futures since 1948.

Elementary School

Explore Grades K-5th

Academic Preschool

Explore Preschool & Pre-K

Where Potential Thrives…

The vast potential of our children is only discovered when it has been given a chance to flourish. We make Sunset Mesa School a place to explore, learn and discover art, music and performance. A place where potential is given a chance to thrive.

Everyday… Discoveries Happen

We provide an exceptional enrichment curriculum taught by specialists in each area that fosters children’s creativity and self confidence. 

Character is Cultivated…

While educational tools and techniques can change, we make school a place that models and teaches character, respect and hard work.   

Friendship and Families Create Our Community

Community mindedness and caring for others is deeply integrated into our daily work, as well as our school events and community service.

Testimonial – Kathleen Lucero

“My two Kids were very well prepared for the challenge of middle school and high school.”

Highly recommend this school for kids wanting a  good foundation before going to any of the college preparatory schools. My two kids both attended and were very well prepared for the challenges of their middle school and high school curriculum.

-Kathleen Lucero

Testimonial – Margie Espe

“If you are looking for a school where your child will thrive, look no further.”

 Both my children started in the Pre-K program.  One in the montessori program, the other in the early childhood program.  Both experiences were amazing.  My son has graduated from Sunset Mesa School and is now attending Albuquerque Academy.  My daughter is entering the third grade.  The school comes with an experienced staff and welcoming parent community.  Many of the teachers have been there 10+ years.  It is an enriching educational experience that offers a safe and happy learning environment.

– Margie Espe

Testimonial – Heather Summers

“A great learning environment for our kids!”

– Heather Summers

Testimonial – Susan Johnson

“Sunset Mesa prepared our son for a success in education and life.”

– Susan Johnson

Testimonial – Meghan Stanford

“Sunset Mesa teachers rock!”

Sunset Mesa teachers rock! Every year we think we’ve seen the best teacher our kids will have, maybe ever. But that’s the standard here!

– Meghan Stanford

Testimonial – Kirsten White

“Our children gained confidence to head into middle school.”

I am so grateful we found this amazing school. We have three children who attended this school from Pre-K through graduation. The solid educational foundation provided by the caring teachers here prepared our children to academically succeed. In addition the opportunities to have Spanish, computers, music and PE on a regular basis was important to our children’s growth. Between the small class sizes and the supportive  school environment, our children gained confidence to head into middle school prepared to meet the academic challenges. 

– Kirsten White

Testimonial – Jay McCleskey

“This is an absolutely great school!”

This is an absolutely great school! My son attended Sunset Mesa from preschool through the 5th grade, and is now attending the Albuquerque Academy. 

– Jay McCleskey

Testimonial – Michaela Chavez

“Sunset Mesa School offers the best educational experience a parent could ever expect.”

Sunset Mesa School is a phenomenal school that offers the best educational experience a parent could ever expect. Both my children are graduates of Sunset Mesa and both were well prepared for middle school. I love the fact that the Sunset Mesa community is a family atmosphere.

– Michaela Chavez

Testimonial – Margie Espe

“If you are looking for a school where your child will thrive, look no further.”

 Both my children started in the Pre-K program.  One in the montessori program, the other in the early childhood program.  Both experiences were amazing.  My son has graduated from Sunset Mesa School and is now attending Albuquerque Academy.  My daughter is entering the third grade.  The school comes with an experienced staff and welcoming parent community.  Many of the teachers have been there 10+ years.  It is an enriching educational experience that offers a safe and happy learning environment.

– Margie Espe

Testimonial – Heather Summers

“A great learning environment for our kids!”

– Heather Summers

Testimonial – Susan Johnson

“Sunset Mesa prepared our son for a success in education and life.”

– Susan Johnson

Testimonial – Meghan Stanford

“Sunset Mesa teachers rock!”

Sunset Mesa teachers rock! Every year we think we’ve seen the best teacher our kids will have, maybe ever. But that’s the standard here!

– Meghan Stanford

Testimonial – Michaela Chavez

“Sunset Mesa School offers the best educational experience a parent could ever expect.”

Sunset Mesa School is a phenomenal school that offers the best educational experience a parent could ever expect. Both my children are graduates of Sunset Mesa and both were well prepared for middle school. I love the fact that the Sunset Mesa community is a family atmosphere.

– Michaela Chavez

Testimonial – Jay McCleskey

“This is an absolutely great school!”

This is an absolutely great school! My son attended Sunset Mesa from preschool through the 5th grade, and is now attending the Albuquerque Academy. 

– Jay McCleskey

Testimonial – Kirsten White

“Our children gained confidence to head into middle school.”

I am so grateful we found this amazing school. We have three children who attended this school from Pre-K through graduation. The solid educational foundation provided by the caring teachers here prepared our children to academically succeed. In addition the opportunities to have Spanish, computers, music and PE on a regular basis was important to our children’s growth. Between the small class sizes and the supportive  school environment, our children gained confidence to head into middle school prepared to meet the academic challenges. 

– Kirsten White

Testimonial – Kathleen Lucero

“My two Kids were very well prepared for the challenge of middle school and high school.”

Highly recommend this school for kids wanting a  good foundation before going to any of the college preparatory schools. My two kids both attended and were very well prepared for the challenges of their middle school and high school curriculum.

-Kathleen Lucero

Our Teachers are Committed to Each Student

The teachers at Sunset Mesa are devoted to teaching to each child’s abilities and learning styles and have all the resources available in order to do it.

We’ve Educated a Bright Future Since 1948

We are proud of our long-standing reputation in the community for strong academics and values. Our students typically test at the top of the country. In the Iowa Test of Basic Skills 2023, our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Graders outscored 94% of their peers, while 4th & 5th graders were in the top 1% relative to their peers.

Standardized Testing Results

Awarded the Blue Ribbon in 2008 for Academic Excellence