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#33 of 225 private schools in AZ

Top 14% of private schools

San Xavier Mission School

Elementary School · Tucson, AZ

A private elementary school in Tucson, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

1980 W SAN XAVIER RD, Tucson, AZ 85746

  • 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index60%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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Enrollment84
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where San Xavier Mission 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$68,506

Median home value

$225,200

Median rent

$1,280/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Native American73.8%
Hispanic14.3%
White7.1%
Black4.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tucson International Academy MidvaleCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–121.8 mi140Compare →
Maldonado Amelia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–52.0 mi257Compare →
Santa Clara Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–62.0 mi432Compare →
Miller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–52.1 mi456Compare →

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.

San Xavier Mission School is listed in Tucson, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About San Xavier Mission School

San Xavier Mission School is a private elementary school in Tucson, AZ, serving approximately 84 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 225 private schools in AZ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Xavier Mission School

What grades does San Xavier Mission School serve?

San Xavier Mission School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend San Xavier Mission School?

San Xavier Mission School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Xavier Mission School?

The student-teacher ratio at San Xavier Mission School 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 San Xavier Mission School rank in AZ?

San Xavier Mission School ranks #33 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is San Xavier Mission School's MySchoolScout rating?

San Xavier Mission School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is San Xavier Mission School a private school?

Yes, San Xavier Mission 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 San Xavier Mission School a religious school?

San Xavier Mission School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
84
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pima County
Area population (ZIP 85746)
44,030
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
34.3
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 85746; 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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