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#192 of 225 private schools in AZ
Sonshine Christian School
Elementary School · Nogales, AZ
A private elementary school in Nogales, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1916 N FRANK REED RD, Nogales, AZ 85621
- 8.4:1 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 Sonshine Christian 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nogales), 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
$41,309
Median home value
$173,600
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85621; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Mexicayotl Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.7 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| A J Mitchell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Mary L Welty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 379 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sonshine Christian School is listed in Nogales, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sonshine Christian School
Sonshine Christian School is a private elementary school in Nogales, AZ, serving approximately 58 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sonshine Christian School
What grades does Sonshine Christian School serve?
Sonshine Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sonshine Christian School?
Sonshine Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonshine Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonshine Christian School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sonshine Christian School rank in AZ?
Sonshine Christian School ranks #192 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Sonshine Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sonshine Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sonshine Christian School a private school?
Yes, Sonshine Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sonshine Christian School a religious school?
Sonshine Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (520) 281-0356
- Area population (ZIP 85621)
- 21,512
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 85621; 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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