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Below Average

#213 of 225 private schools in AZ

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School

Elementary School

6413 S CENTRAL AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Private

Enrollment

175

Student-Teacher

19.4:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Arizona private schools

#213 of 225

In Phoenix

#42 of 44

public schools

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St Catherine of Siena Catholic School

4.4/10

Elementary School in Phoenix · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.1/10

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About St Catherine of Siena Catholic School

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School is a private elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. St Catherine of Siena Catholic School serves approximately 175 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Catherine of Siena Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 225 private schools in AZ.

How it compares2.0 pts below AZ schools
  • This school 4.4 · Below Average
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 175 students, St Catherine of Siena Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Catherine of Siena Catholic School compares to 360 public schools serving similar grades in Phoenix, AZ

Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
This School
vs
16.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
175
This School
vs
501
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.4
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 93.1% vs 0%
Black 3.4% vs 0%
White 2.3% vs 0%
Asian 1.1% vs 0%
St Catherine of Siena Catholic School Phoenix Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Catherine of Siena Catholic School (this school) 4.4
South Mountain Preparatory Academy 7.1
V H Lassen Elementary School 5.4
Sunland Elementary School 3.9
Champion Schools 5.3
John F Kennedy Elementary School 3.6
NFL YET College Prep Academy 5.5
C O Greenfield School 5.1
AIM Higher College Prep Academy 7.2
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy 6.1
South Pointe Junior High School 5.3
John R Davis School 6.8
Valley View School 5.5
Ignacio Conchos School 4.3
Irene Lopez School 7.7
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy 4.7
C J Jorgensen School 3.6
Maxine O Bush Elementary School 5.5
Cesar E Chavez Community School 4.9
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix 5.0
BASIS Phoenix South 4.2

Showing 20 of 360 schools. View all schools in Phoenix

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
C- 2.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 13%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 175
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 93.1%
Black 3.4%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6413 S CENTRAL AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Catherine of Siena Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Irene Lopez School (rated 7.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is South Mountain Preparatory Academy (rated 7.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Academy of Math and Science South Mountain (rated 7.1/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Tucson), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Phoenix, see our Phoenix schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
South Mountain Preparatory Academy Phoenix 0.3 mi 7.1
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary Tempe 0.4 mi 4.5
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate Tempe 0.5 mi 4.2
Champion Schools Phoenix 0.9 mi 5.3
Sunland Elementary School Phoenix 0.8 mi 3.9
V H Lassen Elementary School Phoenix 0.8 mi 5.4
NFL YET College Prep Academy Phoenix 0.9 mi 5.5
South Mountain High School Phoenix 0.9 mi 4.6
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy Phoenix 1.0 mi 6.1
AIM Higher College Prep Academy Phoenix 1.0 mi 7.2
OUR LADY OF SORROW ACADEMY Phoenix 0.9 mi 7.7
South Pointe Junior High School Phoenix 1.0 mi 5.3
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Quest High School Phoenix 1.0 mi 4.7
John F Kennedy Elementary School Phoenix 0.9 mi 3.6
C O Greenfield School Phoenix 0.9 mi 5.1
South Pointe High School Phoenix 1.2 mi 4.4
John R Davis School Phoenix 1.0 mi 6.8
Valley View School Phoenix 1.4 mi 5.5
Irene Lopez School Phoenix 1.4 mi 7.7
Academy of Math and Science South Mountain Tucson 1.3 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85042 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,837

Median Home Value

$353,400

Median Rent

$1,495/mo

Population

45,575

College Educated

31.7%

Homeownership

66.7%

Avg Commute

25.5 min

Poverty Rate

15.2%

Median Age

34.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Catherine of Siena Catholic School

What grades does St Catherine of Siena Catholic School serve?

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Catherine of Siena Catholic School?

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Catherine of Siena Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Catherine of Siena Catholic School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Catherine of Siena Catholic School rank in AZ?

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School ranks #213 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is St Catherine of Siena Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Catherine of Siena Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Catherine of Siena 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 St Catherine of Siena Catholic School a religious school?

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
78 Very Walkable
Transit Score
46 Some Transit
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
175
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County

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