Lapetite Academy

La Petite Academy's Preschool Program's ultimate goal is to prepare your child to successfully enter kindergarten in two years, and to become a successful lifetime learner.
In the short term, our Preschool teachers are focusing on preparing your child for the next level of curriculum at La Petite Academy, which is our Pre-Kindergarten Program.
Throughout the three-year preschool curriculum, which encompasses Early Preschool, Preschool and then Pre-Kindergarten, your child will acquire a full breadth of developmental skills necessary to successfully enter kindergarten eager and ready to learn.
La Petite Academy's Pre-K Program's ultimate goal is to prepare your child to successfully enter kindergarten next year, and to become a successful lifetime learner.
In the short term, we will introduce much of the scheduling and activities that will make the transition to kindergarten an easy one.
Throughout the three-year preschool curriculum, which encompasses Early Preschool, Preschool and then Pre-Kindergarten, your child will acquire a full breadth of developmental skills necessary to successfully enter kindergarten eager and ready to learn.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Lapetite Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • La Petite Academy's Preschool Program's ultimate goal is to prepare your child to successfully enter kindergarten in two years, and to become a successful lifetime learner. In the short term, our Preschool teachers are focusing on preparing your child for the next level of curriculum at La Petite Academy, which is our Pre-Kindergarten Program. Throughout the three-year preschool curriculum, which encompasses Early Preschool, Preschool and then Pre-Kindergarten, your child will acquire a full breadth of developmental skills necessary to successfully enter kindergarten eager and ready to learn. La Petite Academy's Pre-K Program's ultimate goal is to prepare your child to successfully enter kindergarten next year, and to become a successful lifetime learner. In the short term, we will introduce much of the scheduling and activities that will make the transition to kindergarten an easy one. Throughout the three-year preschool curriculum, which encompasses Early Preschool, Preschool and then Pre-Kindergarten, your child will acquire a full breadth of developmental skills necessary to successfully enter kindergarten eager and ready to learn.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Lapetite Academy?
The application deadline for Lapetite Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lapetite Academy located?
Lapetite Academy is located in the Montgomery Park neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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