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#92 of 225 private schools in AZ

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St Elizabeth Ann Seton School

Elementary School · Tucson, AZ

A private elementary school in Tucson, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

8650 N SHANNON RD, Tucson, AZ 85742

  • 13.4:1 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)
B-4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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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)
A-7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index55%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment281
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Elizabeth Ann Seton 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 12Car-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

$96,550

Median home value

$339,100

Median rent

$1,636/mo

College educated

41.6%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85742; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic55.5%
White37.7%
Asian4.3%
Black1.4%
Two or More1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Legacy Traditional School - Northwest TucsonCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–80.8 mi1,279Compare →
Ironwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–61.2 mi371Compare →
Butterfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–61.4 mi486Compare →
Mesa Verde Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–51.5 mi281Compare →

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.

St Elizabeth Ann Seton School is listed in Tucson, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Elizabeth Ann Seton School

St Elizabeth Ann Seton School is a private elementary school in Tucson, AZ, serving approximately 281 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 225 private schools in AZ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Elizabeth Ann Seton School

What grades does St Elizabeth Ann Seton School serve?

St Elizabeth Ann Seton School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Elizabeth Ann Seton School?

St Elizabeth Ann Seton School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Elizabeth Ann Seton School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Elizabeth Ann Seton School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Elizabeth Ann Seton School rank in AZ?

St Elizabeth Ann Seton School ranks #92 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is St Elizabeth Ann Seton School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Elizabeth Ann Seton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Elizabeth Ann Seton School a private school?

Yes, St Elizabeth Ann Seton 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 Elizabeth Ann Seton School a religious school?

St Elizabeth Ann Seton School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
281
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pima County
Area population (ZIP 85742)
30,198
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
42.6
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 85742; 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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