Admissions Process

1. Requesting Information or a Tour

Start by requesting information or scheduling a tour below. During your visit, you’ll have a full tour of our campus with our admissions director and an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. 

Or, Call (505) 518-9760

2. Next Steps

If you’re interested in applying at Sunset Mesa after the tour, a classroom visit will be scheduled for any children applying at our Elementary School. Preschool children have a short meeting on the day of the tour with our Preschool director. Once we’re ready to move forward, you will submit an online application with a one time non-refundable $100 fee. Our online application process is simple and guides you through to the end.

Admissions FAQs

What is a classroom visit?

The classroom visit is scheduled for your student after a campus tour of Sunset Mesa. The classroom visit is an opportunity for students to meet their teacher and get a feel for a day at Sunset Mesa Elementary School.

Do I need to provide any documentation for my child?

Our online application will guide you through everything you’ll need to complete the application such as permission for school records and teacher recommendation.

What are the requirements for Elementary applicants?

Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old by September 1st.

What are the requirements for Preschool applicants?

Preschool is open to children 2 ½ years old and are potty trained.

Pre-K applicants must be 4 years old by September 1st.

Tuition

Grades K-5th Tuition

Kindergarten & PreFirst
Kindergarten & PreFirst
Deposit
$1,400
Balance of Tuition
$13,300
Total for Year
$14,700
Grades 1-5
Grades 1-5
Deposit
$1,400
Balance of Tuition
$15,600
Total for Year
$17,000

Preschool & Pre-K Tuition

3 Full Days (full days: M, W, F)
3 Full Days (full days: M, W, F)
Deposit
$1,000
Balance of Tuition
$8,800
Total for Year
$9,800
5 Half Days (mornings M-F)
5 Half Days (mornings M-F)
Deposit
$1,000
Balance of Tuition
$7,500
Total for Year
$8,500
5 Full Days
5 Full Days
Deposit
$1,000
Balance of Tuition
$13,500
Total for Year
$14,500
4 Day Combination (full days: M, W, F and half days: T, TH)
4 Day Combination (full days: M, W, F and half days: T, TH)
Deposit
$1,000
Balance of Tuition
$10,900
Total for Year
$11,900

Sibling Discount

The oldest child in a family pays full tuition.  Additional children deduct the following amounts from their total annual tuition.

Sibling Discounts
Sibling Discounts
Preschool (3 & 4 year old programs)
$500
Kindergarten & Prefirst
$500
1st - 5th Grade
$600

Discount for Full Payment

If the full tuition is paid through FACTS by June 14, 2024, then a discount of 2% of the total annual tuition will be applied. If the full tuition is paid through FACTS by July 15, 2024, then the discount will be 1%.  Discounts for full payment will not be available for payments made after July 15, 2024.

Registration Fee & Deposit

The $100 registration fee is paid when you submit the enrollment packet and is NONREFUNDABLE.  The tuition deposit for all students is due by March 18, 2024 or within two weeks after enrollment packet is submitted, whichever date is later.  ALL DEPOSITS ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

 

Daycare Cost

Daycare charges are $8.00 per hour (includes gross receipts tax).

School Year 2024-2025

Tuition includes materials, activities fee, and gross receipts tax. For returning students, tuition deposits are due no later than March 18, 2024 or within two weeks after the enrollment packet is submitted, whichever date is later. For new students, the tuition deposit is due within two weeks after the enrollment packet is submitted. For all students, the balance of tuition will be paid through FACTS Tuition Management in one of three ways:

  1. Full payment of the balance of tuition by June 14, 2024 (with a 2% discount) or by July 15 (with a 1% discount). FACTS will charge a $25 enrollment fee for this option which includes incidental billing.
  2. Two equal payments in August and January. FACTS charges a $25 enrollment fee for this option which includes incidental billing.
  3. Ten payments (July through February, April and May).  March will be reserved for families to pay deposits for the 2025-2026 school year. FACTS charges a $55 enrollment fee for this option which includes incidental billing. If a student enrolls after July, the payment months and amounts will be adjusted accordingly.

Payments will be debited by FACTS directly from your bank account or charged to your designated credit card. The credit card option will include a convenience fee of approximately 2.95%.

Deadlines

Enrollment for new students begins on February 15.  Schedule your tour and student visit prior to this date so your application will be complete and ready for enrollment on February 15. Inquiries, tours, applications and student visits will continue after February 15 based on preschool program and schedule availability. Limited openings may be available for the current school year.  Please call for the most current enrollment availability for this school year.

Admission after February 15

Applications submitted for the upcoming  school year will be accepted based on available space in the grade level of interest.  Please contact the Admission Office to inquire about K-5 availability prior to submitting an application.

Midyear and Summer Admission

Applications submitted for the current school yearwill be accepted based on available space in the grade level of interest.  Please contact the Admission Office to inquire about K-5 availability prior to submitting an application.

Midyear Admission for the Current School Year

Once your child has visited and we have received the application, school records, and teacher recommendation, the file is ready for review.  Completed files are reviewed and families are notified of our admission decision. Procedures to complete the enrollment process will be provided once an admission decision is made.

Experience the Classroom

360º Classroom Experience

Elementary School

360º Classroom Experience

Academic Preschool

Sunset Mesa School

Kateland North
Director of Admission

Michelle Clark
Principal

Alan Mask
President

Deborah Mask
Executive Director

Nicole Maxwell
Preschool Director

Contact Our Office

(505) 298-7626

Elementary School

Academic Preschool