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#89 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 39% of private schools
Carden Christian Academy Central
Elementary School · Tucson, AZ
A private elementary school in Tucson, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2727 N SWAN RD, Tucson, AZ 85712
- 8.3:1 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.
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Where Carden Christian Academy Central sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), 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
$48,185
Median home value
$250,400
Median rent
$947/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
40.8%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85712; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W V Whitmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| John B Wright Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Academy Adventures MidtownCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Castlehill Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 99 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carden Christian Academy Central is listed in Tucson, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Carden Christian Academy Central
Carden Christian Academy Central is a private elementary school in Tucson, AZ, serving approximately 52 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carden Christian Academy Central
What grades does Carden Christian Academy Central serve?
Carden Christian Academy Central serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Carden Christian Academy Central?
Carden Christian Academy Central has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carden Christian Academy Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Carden Christian Academy Central is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Carden Christian Academy Central rank in AZ?
Carden Christian Academy Central ranks #89 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Carden Christian Academy Central's MySchoolScout rating?
Carden Christian Academy Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Carden Christian Academy Central a private school?
Yes, Carden Christian Academy Central is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Carden Christian Academy Central a religious school?
Carden Christian Academy Central has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 318-3824
- Area population (ZIP 85712)
- 31,964
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 85712; 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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