Camelback Desert School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Scottsdale, AZ
9606 E Kalil Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Serving families in Scottsdale since at least 2011
Camelback Desert School is an early childhood program in Scottsdale, Arizona, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 15 students and around 15 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 187 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 15
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 9 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 187 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 66% of preschool programs in Arizona.
- Compared with 44 preschool programs in Arizona.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Camelback Desert School whether it takes part.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Camelback Desert School
What grades does Camelback Desert School serve?
Camelback Desert School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Camelback Desert School?
About 15 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Camelback Desert School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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