Our History

Our History

1948 Sunset Mesa Schools’ first year. It was founded by Mrs. Beatrice Adkins, a kindergarten teacher and former principal from Ohio who had relatives living in Albuquerque.  It was the first kindergarten school in Albuquerque. Mrs. Adkins named the school Sunset Mesa...
Our Mission & Philosophy

Our Mission & Philosophy

Sunset Mesa School (SMS) is family-owned, non-sectarian, and independent. Each of these adjectives reflects a significant truth about this school. First, SMS has been a tax-paying, family-owned school since 1948 and has operated under its current ownership for over 40...
Testimonial – Test

Testimonial – Test

…while receiving an excellent education.  The high academic standards, the many enrichments and the focus on raising kind, polite, and respectful children make it worth every cent of tuition.”...