Very Good
#51 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 22% of private schools
Desert Christian School
School · Tucson, AZ
A private school in Tucson, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
7525 E SPEEDWAY BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85710
- 7.6:1 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 Desert Christian School 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,738
Median home value
$245,900
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85710; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tia EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Autism Academy for Education & DevelopmentPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 1.4 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Calvery Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 226 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Desert Christian School is listed in Tucson, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Desert Christian School
Desert Christian School is a private school in Tucson, AZ, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Christian School
What grades does Desert Christian School serve?
Desert Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Desert Christian School?
Desert Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Christian School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Desert Christian School rank in AZ?
Desert Christian School ranks #51 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Desert Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Christian School 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 Desert Christian School a private school?
Yes, Desert Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Desert Christian School a religious school?
Desert Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 901-5499
- Area population (ZIP 85710)
- 55,004
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 85710; 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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