First Southern Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–6
Tucson, AZ
445 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705
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
- Growing: enrollment up 92% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Tucson since at least 2011
First Southern Christian School is a Baptist private school in Tucson, Arizona, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 69 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 92% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 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–6
- Students
- 69
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 35 girls, 34 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 55% 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 First Southern Christian 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 First Southern Christian School
What grades does First Southern Christian School serve?
First Southern Christian School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend First Southern Christian School?
About 69 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at First Southern Christian 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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