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Camelback Desert School
Elementary School
9606 E KALIL DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
15:1
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
15:1
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Camelback Desert School
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About Camelback Desert School
Camelback Desert School is a private elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ. Camelback Desert School serves approximately 15 students, and covers grades Pre-K-1st, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 15 students, Camelback Desert School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Camelback Desert School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Camelback Desert School compares to 31 public schools serving similar grades in Scottsdale, AZ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Camelback Desert School (this school) | — |
| Laguna Elementary School | 8.2 |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | 9.1 |
| Redfield Elementary School | 9.4 |
| Cochise Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Desert Canyon Elementary | 9.4 |
| Anasazi Elementary | 9.1 |
| BASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus | 7.8 |
| Sequoya Elementary School | 9.4 |
| Mission Montessori Academy | 7.1 |
| Pueblo Elementary School | 9.4 |
| Desert Shadows Elementary School | 9.1 |
| BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus | 9.3 |
| Scottsdale Country Day School | 9.3 |
| Copper Ridge School | 8.2 |
| Noah Webster Schools-Pima | 7.6 |
| Liberty Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Navajo Elementary School | 8.3 |
| Salt River Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Grayhawk Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Copper Canyon Elementary School | 8.7 |
Showing 20 of 31 schools. View all schools in Scottsdale
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 15 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Address
- 9606 E KALIL DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Phone
- (480) 451-7453
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in AZ aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
9606 E KALIL DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Camelback Desert School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Redfield Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.7 miles away). Another option is Desert Canyon Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 2.6 miles away). Additionally, Sonoran Sky Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Phoenix). For more schools in Scottsdale, see our Scottsdale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85260 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$103,854
Median Home Value
$637,000
Median Rent
$1,969/mo
Population
39,842
College Educated
58.6%
Homeownership
60%
Avg Commute
19.9 min
Poverty Rate
5%
Median Age
44.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Camelback Desert School
What grades does Camelback Desert School serve?
Camelback Desert School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Camelback Desert School?
Camelback Desert School has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camelback Desert School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camelback Desert School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Camelback Desert School a private school?
Yes, Camelback Desert School 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 Camelback Desert School a religious school?
No, Camelback Desert School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 15
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 451-7453
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