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#138 of 225 private schools in AZ

Thunderbird Christian Elementary School

Elementary School

7440 E SUTTON DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

16:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

16:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Arizona private schools

#138 of 225

In Scottsdale

#13 of 17

public schools

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About Thunderbird Christian Elementary School

Thunderbird Christian Elementary School is a private elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ. Thunderbird Christian Elementary School serves approximately 80 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Thunderbird Christian Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 225 private schools in AZ.

How it compares0.4 pts below AZ schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 80 students, Thunderbird Christian Elementary 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.

Thunderbird Christian Elementary 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 Thunderbird Christian Elementary School compares to 40 public schools serving similar grades in Scottsdale, AZ

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

This School

14.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

489

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

8.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 43.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 37.5% vs 0%

Asian 7.5% vs 0%

Black 6.2% vs 0%

Thunderbird Christian Elementary School Scottsdale Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Thunderbird Christian Elementary School (this school)	—	80	16:1	6.0
BASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus	1.5 mi	465	—:1	7.8
Cocopah Middle School	1.7 mi	851	21.3:1	8.2
Sequoya Elementary School	1.7 mi	565	17.7:1	9.4
Desert Shadows Elementary School	1.9 mi	479	14.1:1	9.1
Desert Shadows Middle School	2.0 mi	734	21:1	7.4
Redfield Elementary School	2.1 mi	438	13.7:1	9.4
Horizon High School	2.5 mi	1,863	24.5:1	7.5
Cochise Elementary School	2.8 mi	642	18.9:1	9.1
Scottsdale Country Day School	3.0 mi	131	—:1	9.3
Liberty Elementary School	3.0 mi	343	10.4:1	7.7
Cheyenne Traditional School	3.1 mi	895	19.9:1	9.1
Sunrise Middle School	3.1 mi	387	15.5:1	6.6
Desert Canyon Middle School	3.6 mi	428	17.1:1	8.3
Desert Canyon Elementary	3.7 mi	470	12.7:1	9.4
Copper Canyon Elementary School	3.7 mi	422	12.8:1	8.7
Laguna Elementary School	4.2 mi	363	13:1	8.2
Grayhawk Elementary School	4.6 mi	380	14.1:1	8.1
Copper Ridge School	5.2 mi	588	15.5:1	8.2
Pueblo Elementary School	5.4 mi	418	13.1:1	9.4
Anasazi Elementary	6.3 mi	420	14.5:1	9.1

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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

C+ 3.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 66%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.1 / 10

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Enrollment 80

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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 43.8%

Hispanic 37.5%

Asian 7.5%

Black 6.2%

Pacific Islander 5.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

7440 E SUTTON DR, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Thunderbird Christian Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sequoya Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Redfield Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sonoran Sky Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Phoenix), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Scottsdale, see our Scottsdale schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
THUNDERBIRD ADVENTIST ACADEMY Scottsdale	0.1 mi	126	7.8
Sonoran Sky Elementary School Phoenix	0.3 mi	515	9.3
PARDES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Scottsdale	0.4 mi	297	6.6
DESERT SKY MONTESSORI Scottsdale	0.5 mi	5	—
Sandpiper Elementary School Phoenix	1.0 mi	441	9.2
BASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus Scottsdale	1.5 mi	465	7.8
RAINBOW MONTESSORI SCHOOL - CACTUS Scottsdale	1.4 mi	3	—
Cocopah Middle School Scottsdale	1.7 mi	851	8.2
BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY Scottsdale	1.9 mi	51	6.6
Sequoya Elementary School Scottsdale	1.7 mi	565	9.4
BLESSED SACRAMENT PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Scottsdale	1.9 mi	12	—
Chaparral High School Scottsdale	2.2 mi	1,909	7.7
Desert Shadows Elementary School Scottsdale	1.9 mi	479	9.1
CHAPARRAL CHRISTIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Scottsdale	2.2 mi	25	—
Desert Shadows Middle School Scottsdale	2.0 mi	734	7.4
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School Phoenix	2.0 mi	354	8.4
Redfield Elementary School Scottsdale	2.1 mi	438	9.4
North Ranch Elementary School Phoenix	2.6 mi	479	9.3
ST JOHN XXIII CATHOLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY Scottsdale	2.6 mi	584	4.3
Horizon High School Scottsdale	2.5 mi	1,863	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85260 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$103,854

Median Home Value

$637,000

Median Rent

$1,969/mo

Population

39,842

College Educated

58.6%

Homeownership

60%

Avg Commute

19.9 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

44.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thunderbird Christian Elementary School

What grades does Thunderbird Christian Elementary School serve?

Thunderbird Christian Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Thunderbird Christian Elementary School?

Thunderbird Christian Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunderbird Christian Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thunderbird Christian Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Thunderbird Christian Elementary School rank in AZ?

Thunderbird Christian Elementary School ranks #138 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is Thunderbird Christian Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thunderbird Christian Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Thunderbird Christian Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Thunderbird Christian Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Thunderbird Christian Elementary School a religious school?

Thunderbird Christian Elementary School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 36 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 34 Some Transit
Bike Score: 54 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 80
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Teachers (FTE): 5
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Maricopa County
Phone: (480) 991-6705

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