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#97 of 225 private schools in AZ

Top 43% of private schools

St Theresa Catholic School

Elementary School

5001 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Private

Enrollment

357

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Arizona private schools

#97 of 225

In Phoenix

#20 of 44

public schools

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St Theresa Catholic School

6.5/10

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

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About St Theresa Catholic School

St Theresa Catholic School is a private elementary school in Phoenix, AZ. St Theresa Catholic School serves approximately 357 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Theresa Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 225 private schools in AZ.

How it comparesOn par with AZ schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

St Theresa 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 Theresa Catholic School compares to 360 public schools serving similar grades in Phoenix, AZ

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
This School
vs
16.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
357
This School
vs
501
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 78.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 10.6% vs 0%
Black 1.1% vs 0%
Asian 1.1% vs 0%
St Theresa Catholic School Phoenix Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Theresa Catholic School (this school) 6.5
Orangedale Early Learning Center 6.0
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas 7.1
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep 8.5
Ingleside Middle School 7.9
Tavan Elementary School 8.8
Griffith Elementary School 3.9
Brunson-Lee Elementary School 3.8
Hopi Elementary School 9.2
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.)
Pat Tillman Middle School 4.3
Papago School 4.0
Monte Vista Elementary School 3.8
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix 5.0
Great Hearts Online - Arizona
Gateway School 3.8
Career Success School - Sage Campus 3.3
David Crockett Elementary School 7.0
Biltmore Preparatory Academy 6.8
Larry C Kennedy School 3.5
The Creighton Academy 3.2

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)
B 6.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.4:1
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)
B 5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 36%
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 357
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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)

White 78.7%
Hispanic 10.6%
Two or More 8.4%
Black 1.1%
Asian 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5001 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Theresa Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hopi Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Tavan Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Echo Canyon K-8 (rated 6.8/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Scottsdale), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Phoenix, see our Phoenix schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
ARCADIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Phoenix 0.3 mi
NEW WAY ACADEMY Phoenix 0.4 mi 7.4
Orangedale Early Learning Center Phoenix 0.4 mi 6.0
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas Phoenix 0.7 mi 7.1
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep Phoenix 0.7 mi 8.5
Tavan Elementary School Phoenix 0.8 mi 8.8
Ingleside Middle School Phoenix 0.8 mi 7.9
The Excel Center - Papago Phoenix 1.0 mi
Griffith Elementary School Phoenix 1.0 mi 3.9
Arcadia High School Phoenix 1.1 mi 6.7
Brunson-Lee Elementary School Phoenix 1.2 mi 3.8
Hopi Elementary School Phoenix 1.2 mi 9.2
Ombudsman - Charter East II Phoenix 1.2 mi 4.9
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) Phoenix 1.5 mi
Ombudsman - Charter East Phoenix 1.3 mi 4.8
Pat Tillman Middle School Phoenix 1.6 mi 4.3
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Phoenix 1.7 mi 5.3
Papago School Phoenix 1.9 mi 4.0
Echo Canyon K-8 Scottsdale 2.0 mi 6.8
Great Hearts Online - Arizona Phoenix 2.3 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85018 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,637

Median Home Value

$805,800

Median Rent

$1,411/mo

Population

38,268

College Educated

56.8%

Homeownership

54.7%

Avg Commute

21.5 min

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Median Age

38.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Theresa Catholic School

What grades does St Theresa Catholic School serve?

St Theresa Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Theresa Catholic School?

St Theresa Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Theresa Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Theresa Catholic School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Theresa Catholic School rank in AZ?

St Theresa Catholic School ranks #97 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is St Theresa Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Theresa Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Theresa Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Theresa 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 Theresa Catholic School a religious school?

St Theresa Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
62 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
37 Some Transit
Bike Score
81 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
357
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
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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