Below Average
#212 of 225 private schools in AZ
Desert Christian Schools Pk12
School · Tucson, AZ
A private school in Tucson, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
9415 E WRIGHTSTOWN RD, Tucson, AZ 85715
- 18:1 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 Schools Pk12 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$82,651
Median home value
$330,900
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85715; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvery Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Tia EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Desert Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Autism Academy for Education & DevelopmentPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 3.6 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 Schools Pk12 is listed in Tucson, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Desert Christian Schools Pk12
Desert Christian Schools Pk12 is a private school in Tucson, AZ, serving approximately 429 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Christian Schools Pk12
What grades does Desert Christian Schools Pk12 serve?
Desert Christian Schools Pk12 serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Desert Christian Schools Pk12?
Desert Christian Schools Pk12 has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Christian Schools Pk12?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Christian Schools Pk12 is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Desert Christian Schools Pk12 rank in AZ?
Desert Christian Schools Pk12 ranks #212 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Desert Christian Schools Pk12's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Christian Schools Pk12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Schools Pk12 a private school?
Yes, Desert Christian Schools Pk12 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 Schools Pk12 a religious school?
Desert Christian Schools Pk12 has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 901-5499
- Area population (ZIP 85715)
- 19,526
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 85715; 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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