Excellent
#14 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 6% of private schools
Canyon State Academy
School · Queen Creek, AZ
A private school in Queen Creek, AZ serving grades 2nd – 12th.
20061 E RITTENHOUSE RD, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
- 11.3:1 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 Canyon State Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated950/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Queen Creek), 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
$125,236
Median home value
$521,300
Median rent
$2,092/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85142; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Academy GatewayCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,510 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy of Applied TechnologiesCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Queen Creek Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 2,405 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Canyon State Academy is listed in Queen Creek, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Canyon State Academy
Canyon State Academy is a private school in Queen Creek, AZ, serving approximately 253 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canyon State Academy
What grades does Canyon State Academy serve?
Canyon State Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Canyon State Academy?
Canyon State Academy has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon State Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon State Academy is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Canyon State Academy rank in AZ?
Canyon State Academy ranks #14 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Canyon State Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Canyon State Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Canyon State Academy a private school?
Yes, Canyon State 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 Canyon State Academy a religious school?
No, Canyon State Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Gender Split
- 74% M / 26% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 248 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 987-2009
- Area population (ZIP 85142)
- 87,201
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 85142; 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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