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International School of Tucson

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Tucson, AZ

1701 E Seneca St, Tucson, AZ 85719

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any independent school in Tucson
  • Smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in Arizona
  • Growing: enrollment up 118% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Tucson since at least 2011

International School of Tucson is an independent private school in Tucson, Arizona, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 225 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of independent elementary schools in Arizona. Enrollment has grown about 118% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 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
225
Teachers
43 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 95 girls, 130 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 89% of independent elementary schools in Arizona (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 78% of independent elementary schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 18 independent elementary schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    103’11–12101’13–14118’15–16100’17–18162’19–20163’21–22225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K82
    K31
    TK38
    135
    233
    338
    419
    511
    68
    73
    89

    Student body

    White44%
    Hispanic or Latino37%
    Black8%
    American Indian or Alaska Native6%
    Asian2%
    Two or more races2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask International School of Tucson whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about International School of Tucson

    What grades does International School of Tucson serve?

    International School of Tucson serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend International School of Tucson?

    About 225 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at International School of Tucson?

    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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