Very Good
#19 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 8% of private schools
Tucson Waldorf School
Elementary School · Tucson, AZ
A private elementary school in Tucson, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
3605 E RIVER RD, Tucson, AZ 85718
- 6.4:1 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.
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Where Tucson Waldorf 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,664
Median home value
$677,400
Median rent
$1,224/mo
College educated
72.2%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85718; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalsa SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Tucson Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Davidson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Academy Adventures MidtownCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tucson Waldorf School is listed in Tucson, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Tucson Waldorf School
Tucson Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Tucson, AZ, serving approximately 165 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tucson Waldorf School
What grades does Tucson Waldorf School serve?
Tucson Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Tucson Waldorf School?
Tucson Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucson Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucson Waldorf School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tucson Waldorf School rank in AZ?
Tucson Waldorf School ranks #19 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Tucson Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tucson Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tucson Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Tucson Waldorf School 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 Tucson Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Tucson Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 165
- Gender Split
- 70% M / 30% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 529-1032
- Area population (ZIP 85718)
- 27,721
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 54.6
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 85718; 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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