Tuition-Free Public Charter Middle School in Albuquerque's South Valley
Big Futures Grow in the South Valley
South Valley Prep is a small, safe, family-focused middle school for grades 6–8 in Albuquerque, where every student is known by name and prepared for high school and life.
Ready to join South Valley Prep?
Applications are open for the 2026–27 school year.
About South Valley Prep
Serving Middle Schoolers
in the South Valley Since 2010
Founded by South Valley educators and families, SVP was created to give local middle schoolers a place that feels safe, personal and full of possibility. Our small-school model means every student is seen, supported and set up for success.
“Our mission is to provide a small, safe, and unique family learning community where students are prepared for high school and beyond.”
- ResilienceStudents learn to keep going and grow from challenges.
- LeadershipReal responsibility in class, sports and service.
- BelongingA family learning community where no one gets lost.
About the school
Tuition-free public charter middle school · Grades 6–8 · State-authorized · Serving the South Valley since 2010
Why families choose SVP
Small classes. Better learning. More after the bell.
South Valley roots since 2010
Built by educators.
Chosen by families.
SVP was founded by South Valley teachers and families who wanted a middle school that feels personal. Here’s what that looks like today.
- $0Tuition — and our after-school program is free too
- 6–8Only middle schoolers, with teachers who loop across years
- 25:1Student-to-teacher ratio
- 90%of students feel safe at SVP
2025–26 highlights
Teachers from the neighborhood
Many of our staff grew up in the South Valley.
See it for yourself — visit campus or apply today.
What’s up at SVP
From the School Bulletin
The latest announcements, reminders and flyers — posted by our staff.
Upcoming events
Full school calendar →Upcoming events
Cibola National Forest 8th grade
Oct 2 · 2:00 pm
Round 1 Observations begin
Oct 5 · 2:00 pm
Q1 ends
Oct 8
Fall Break
Oct 9
LOS JARDINES 7B (MONTEZ)
Oct 16 · 2:45 pm
Staff Meeting
Oct 19 · 9:00 pm
