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#177 of 225 private schools in AZ
First Southern Christian School
Elementary School · Tucson, AZ
A private elementary school in Tucson, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
445 E SPEEDWAY BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85705
- 11.7:1 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 First Southern 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 95Biker’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
$36,606
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85705; 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)
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| Davis Bilingual Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 304 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
First Southern Christian School is listed in Tucson, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Southern Christian School
First Southern Christian School is a private elementary school in Tucson, AZ, serving approximately 63 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Southern Christian School
What grades does First Southern Christian School serve?
First Southern Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend First Southern Christian School?
First Southern Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Southern Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Southern Christian School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Southern Christian School rank in AZ?
First Southern Christian School ranks #177 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is First Southern Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Southern Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Southern Christian School a private school?
Yes, First Southern Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Southern Christian School a religious school?
First Southern Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 63
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 624-9797
- Area population (ZIP 85705)
- 54,853
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 85705; 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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