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#151 of 225 private schools in AZ
Black Mountain Science Academy
Elementary School · Peoria, AZ
A private elementary school in Peoria, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
21461 N 78TH AVE STE 185, Peoria, AZ 85382
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Black Mountain Science Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,387
Median home value
$408,000
Median rent
$1,875/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 915 | Compare → |
| Legacy Traditional School - PeoriaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Sierra Verde Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 964 | Compare → |
| Copper Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 716 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Black Mountain Science Academy is listed in Peoria, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Black Mountain Science Academy
Black Mountain Science Academy is a private elementary school in Peoria, AZ, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Mountain Science Academy
What grades does Black Mountain Science Academy serve?
Black Mountain Science Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Black Mountain Science Academy?
Black Mountain Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Science Academy is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Black Mountain Science Academy rank in AZ?
Black Mountain Science Academy ranks #151 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Black Mountain Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Mountain Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Black Mountain Science Academy a private school?
Yes, Black Mountain Science Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Black Mountain Science Academy a religious school?
No, Black Mountain Science Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (623) 825-1576
- Area population (ZIP 85382)
- 43,109
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85382; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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