Very Good
#52 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 23% of private schools
Casita Daycare & Preschool
Middle School · Tucson, AZ
A private middle school in Tucson, AZ serving grades 1st – 6th.
1440 W AJO WAY, Tucson, AZ 85713
- 11:1 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 Casita Daycare & Preschool 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- 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
$50,264
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85713; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Las Puertas Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 6–10 | 1.7 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Apollo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Pistor Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 629 | 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.
Casita Daycare & Preschool is listed in Tucson, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Casita Daycare & Preschool
Casita Daycare & Preschool is a private middle school in Tucson, AZ, serving approximately 219 students in grades 1st-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Casita Daycare & Preschool
What grades does Casita Daycare & Preschool serve?
Casita Daycare & Preschool serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Casita Daycare & Preschool?
Casita Daycare & Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casita Daycare & Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Casita Daycare & Preschool is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Casita Daycare & Preschool rank in AZ?
Casita Daycare & Preschool ranks #52 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Casita Daycare & Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Casita Daycare & Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Casita Daycare & Preschool a private school?
Yes, Casita Daycare & Preschool 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 Casita Daycare & Preschool a religious school?
No, Casita Daycare & Preschool is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Gender Split
- 82% M / 18% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 9.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 252 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 358-9582
- Area population (ZIP 85713)
- 45,615
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 85713; 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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