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#74 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 32% of private schools
Faith Community Academy
Elementary School
2551 W ORANGE GROVE RD, Tucson, AZ 85741
Enrollment
101
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
101
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Arizona private schools
#74 of 225
In Tucson
#17 of 36
public schools
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Faith Community Academy
Elementary School in Tucson · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Faith Community Academy
Faith Community Academy is a private elementary school in Tucson, AZ. Faith Community Academy serves approximately 101 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Faith Community Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 225 private schools in AZ.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- AZ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 101 students, Faith Community Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Faith Community Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Faith Community Academy compares to 211 public schools serving similar grades in Tucson, AZ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Faith Community Academy (this school) | 6.8 |
| Marion Donaldson Elementary School | 6.0 |
| J Robert Hendricks Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson | 6.7 |
| Sonoran Virtual Academy | 4.2 |
| Robert Richardson Elementary School | 8.3 |
| Carden of Tucson | 6.2 |
| Laguna Elementary School | 4.7 |
| Lulu Walker School | 8.2 |
| La Cima Middle School | 4.9 |
| Butterfield Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Flowing Wells Digital Campus | 5.5 |
| Emily Meschter Early Learning Center | 5.3 |
| Centennial Elementary School | 7.5 |
| Lawrence W Cross Middle School | 8.0 |
| MUSD Early Learning and Resource Center | 4.1 |
| Winifred Harelson Elementary School | 8.2 |
| Mesa Verde Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Homer Davis Elementary School | 4.9 |
| Robins Elementary School | 7.9 |
| Quail Run Elementary School | 5.4 |
Showing 20 of 211 schools. View all schools in Tucson
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2551 W ORANGE GROVE RD, Tucson, AZ 85741
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Faith Community Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. J Robert Hendricks Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Robert Richardson Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lulu Walker School (rated 8.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tucson, see our Tucson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pima County JTED - Master Pieces Tucson | 0.8 mi | — |
| Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson Tucson | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Sonoran Virtual Academy Tucson | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Marion Donaldson Elementary School Tucson | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| J Robert Hendricks Elementary School Tucson | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Carden of Tucson Tucson | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Robert Richardson Elementary School Tucson | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Mountain Rose Academy Tucson | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Laguna Elementary School Tucson | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Lulu Walker School Tucson | 1.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Butterfield Elementary School Tucson | 1.9 mi | 5.6 |
| La Cima Middle School Tucson | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Emily Meschter Early Learning Center Tucson | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR ACADEMY Tucson | 2.1 mi | — |
| Flowing Wells Junior High School Tucson | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Sentinel Peak High School Tucson | 2.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Flowing Wells Digital Campus Tucson | 2.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Centennial Elementary School Tucson | 2.4 mi | 7.5 |
| ST MARKS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Tucson | 2.4 mi | — |
| Mesa Verde Elementary School Tucson | 2.7 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85741 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,812
Median Home Value
$268,600
Median Rent
$1,474/mo
Population
33,332
College Educated
29.7%
Homeownership
62.1%
Avg Commute
27.4 min
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Median Age
37.6
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| La Paloma Academy Marana Tucson, AZ | 6.8 |
| Mt. Turnbull Elementary School Bylas, AZ | 6.8 |
| CASTLEHILL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Tucson, AZ | 6.7 |
| NOOR ACADEMY OF ARIZONA Tempe, AZ | 6.9 |
| Cochise Elementary School Cochise, AZ | 6.6 |
| Cottonwood Day School Chinle, AZ | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Faith Community Academy
What grades does Faith Community Academy serve?
Faith Community Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Faith Community Academy?
Faith Community Academy has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faith Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Faith Community Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Faith Community Academy rank in AZ?
Faith Community Academy ranks #74 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Faith Community Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Faith Community Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Faith Community Academy a private school?
Yes, Faith Community Academy 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 Faith Community Academy a religious school?
Faith Community Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 742-4189
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