Very Good
#36 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 16% of private schools
New Way Academy
School · Phoenix, AZ
A private school in Phoenix, AZ serving grades 1st – 12th.
5048 E OAK ST, Phoenix, AZ 85008
- 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where New Way Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$61,369
Median home value
$323,600
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85008; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway VeritasCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Great Hearts Online - ArizonaCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Science Academy - PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Scottsdale Online LearningEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 170 | Compare → |
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.
New Way Academy is listed in Phoenix, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About New Way Academy
New Way Academy is a private school in Phoenix, AZ, serving approximately 259 students in grades 1st-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Way Academy
What grades does New Way Academy serve?
New Way Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend New Way Academy?
New Way Academy has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Way Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Way Academy is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Way Academy rank in AZ?
New Way Academy ranks #36 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is New Way Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Way Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Way Academy a private school?
Yes, New Way Academy 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 New Way Academy a religious school?
No, New Way Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (602) 389-8600
- Area population (ZIP 85008)
- 60,499
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 85008; 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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