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#155 of 225 private schools in AZ
Southwestern Christian School
Elementary School · Yuma, AZ
A private elementary school in Yuma, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3261 S AVE 6 E, Yuma, AZ 85365
- 15.7:1 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 Southwestern 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,686/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,358
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85365; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Hall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Desert Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 827 | Compare → |
| Mary a Otondo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 829 | Compare → |
| James B Rolle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 3.9 mi | 530 | 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.
Southwestern Christian School is listed in Yuma, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Southwestern Christian School
Southwestern Christian School is a private elementary school in Yuma, AZ, serving approximately 213 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwestern Christian School
What grades does Southwestern Christian School serve?
Southwestern Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Southwestern Christian School?
Southwestern Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Christian School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Southwestern Christian School rank in AZ?
Southwestern Christian School ranks #155 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Southwestern Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwestern Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southwestern Christian School a private school?
Yes, Southwestern Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Southwestern Christian School a religious school?
Southwestern Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yuma County
- Phone
- (928) 726-3086
- Area population (ZIP 85365)
- 53,149
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 85365; 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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