21st Century Public Academy

Founded in 1968, Escuela del Sol Montessori is a nonprofit school located in Albuquerque, N.M. The school provides a toddler program for children up to the age of 3. Its primary classes offer an early childhood program that features Spanish, language arts, music education and art. Escuela Del Sol Montessori s elementary school serves students in grades one through six. The school also includes the Harwood Art Center, which provides classes in theater, dance, painting, sculpture, photography, fiber art, graphic design and bookmaking. Its curriculum includes mathematics, physical education, cultural studies, and visual and performing arts. Escuela Del Sol Montessori s science curriculum includes botany, biology, zoology, anatomy and chemistry.

Founded in 1978, Rio Grande School is an academic institution that offers academic education to students in pre-kindergarten through grade six. Its core curriculum includes reading, writing, math, social studies, science, Spanish and computer technology. The school also supports an integrated arts program that conducts classes in music, drama, physical education and visual arts. Rio Grande School has an annual enrollment of more than 1,620 students. It supports various after-school and summer programs. The school additionally administers a range of sports and extracurricular activities, including acting, guided study, soccer and art. Rio Grande School is accredited by The State of New Mexico Education Department and Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. It is located in Santa Fe, N.M.