Carden Christian Academy Central
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Tucson, AZ
2727 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Arizona
- Growing: enrollment up 29% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Tucson since at least 2011
Carden Christian Academy Central is a Christian private school in Tucson, Arizona, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 53 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 29% since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 176 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–8
- Students
- 53
- Teachers
- 4.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 30 girls, 23 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of Christian elementary schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 53 Christian elementary schools in Arizona.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Carden Christian Academy Central 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 Carden Christian Academy Central
What grades does Carden Christian Academy Central serve?
Carden Christian Academy Central serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Carden Christian Academy Central?
About 53 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Carden Christian Academy Central?
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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