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#95 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 42% of private schools
Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School
Elementary School · Tucson, AZ
A private elementary school in Tucson, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1800 S KOLB RD, Tucson, AZ 85710
- 16.1:1 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
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Where Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$54,738
Median home value
$245,900
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85710; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Dietz K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Annie Kellond Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 372 | 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.
Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School is listed in Tucson, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School
Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School is a private elementary school in Tucson, AZ, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School
What grades does Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School serve?
Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School?
Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School rank in AZ?
Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School ranks #95 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School a religious school?
Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 747-1027
- Area population (ZIP 85710)
- 55,004
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 85710; 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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