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#85 of 225 private schools in AZ

Top 37% of private schools

The United School of Autism

School · Scottsdale, AZ

A private school in Scottsdale, AZ serving grades 1st – 11th.

Private

9590 E SHEA BLVD BLDG C, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

  • 3.5:1 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)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index28%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Enrollment71
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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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The neighborhood

Where The United School of Autism sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,031/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsdale), 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

$103,854

Median home value

$637,000

Median rent

$1,969/mo

College educated

58.6%

Homeownership

60%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White84.5%
Two or More5.6%
Hispanic4.2%
Black2.8%
Asian1.4%
Pacific Islander1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sierra Academy of ScottsdalePrivate · tuition6.2private2–121.0 mi41Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Archway ScottsdaleCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–123.6 mi1,072Compare →
Basis ScottsdaleCharter · enrollment unverified8.84–123.9 mi981Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

The United School of Autism is listed in Scottsdale, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The United School of Autism

The United School of Autism is a private school in Scottsdale, AZ, serving approximately 71 students in grades 1st-11th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 225 private schools in AZ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The United School of Autism

What grades does The United School of Autism serve?

The United School of Autism serves students in grades 1st through 11th.

How many students attend The United School of Autism?

The United School of Autism has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The United School of Autism?

The student-teacher ratio at The United School of Autism is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The United School of Autism rank in AZ?

The United School of Autism ranks #85 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is The United School of Autism's MySchoolScout rating?

The United School of Autism has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The United School of Autism a private school?

Yes, The United School of Autism is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The United School of Autism a religious school?

No, The United School of Autism is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
1st – 11th
Enrollment
71
Gender Split
85% M / 15% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Maricopa County
Area population (ZIP 85260)
39,842
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
44.3
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 85260; 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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