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#191 of 225 private schools in AZ
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Elementary School · Mesa, AZ
A private elementary school in Mesa, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3257 E UNIVERSITY DR, Mesa, AZ 85213
- 9.3:1 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 Pilgrim Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), 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
$100,671
Median home value
$407,600
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85213; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Arts ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Entz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Field Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Irving Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 461 | 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.
Pilgrim Lutheran School is listed in Mesa, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pilgrim Lutheran School
Pilgrim Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Mesa, AZ, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pilgrim Lutheran School
What grades does Pilgrim Lutheran School serve?
Pilgrim Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pilgrim Lutheran School?
Pilgrim Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilgrim Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilgrim Lutheran School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pilgrim Lutheran School rank in AZ?
Pilgrim Lutheran School ranks #191 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Pilgrim Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pilgrim Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pilgrim Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Pilgrim Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Pilgrim Lutheran School a religious school?
Pilgrim Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 830-1724
- Area population (ZIP 85213)
- 37,323
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 85213; 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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