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#97 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 43% of private schools
St Theresa Catholic School
Elementary School · Phoenix, AZ
A private elementary school in Phoenix, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5001 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85018
- 11.4:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Theresa Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$87,637
Median home value
$805,800
Median rent
$1,411/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85018; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| New Way AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Orangedale Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK | 0.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway VeritasCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 723 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Theresa Catholic School is listed in Phoenix, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Theresa Catholic School
St Theresa Catholic School is a private elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 225 private schools in AZ.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Phone
- (602) 840-0010
- Area population (ZIP 85018)
- 38,268
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 85018; 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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