Excellent
#6 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 2% of private schools
International School of Tucson
Elementary School · Tucson, AZ
A private elementary school in Tucson, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1701 E SENECA ST, Tucson, AZ 85719
- 8.2:1 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 International School of Tucson 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 91Biker’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
$41,086
Median home value
$266,900
Median rent
$1,051/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
29.7%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85719; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Cragin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Second Street Childrens SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Presidio SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 371 | 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.
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.
International School of Tucson is listed in Tucson, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About International School of Tucson
International School of Tucson is a private elementary school in Tucson, AZ, serving approximately 163 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about International School of Tucson
What grades does International School of Tucson serve?
International School of Tucson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend International School of Tucson?
International School of Tucson has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International School of Tucson?
The student-teacher ratio at International School of Tucson is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does International School of Tucson rank in AZ?
International School of Tucson ranks #6 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is International School of Tucson's MySchoolScout rating?
International School of Tucson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is International School of Tucson a private school?
Yes, International School of Tucson 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 International School of Tucson a religious school?
No, International School of Tucson is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Gender Split
- 29% M / 71% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 406-0552
- Area population (ZIP 85719)
- 49,609
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 23.3
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 85719; 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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