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Payson Community Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8

Payson, AZ

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1000 E Frontier St, Payson, AZ 85541

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 74% of Christian schools in Arizona
  • Growing: enrollment up 157% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Payson since at least 2011

In Payson, Arizona, Payson Community Christian School is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 139 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of Christian elementary schools in Arizona. Enrollment is up about 157% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 142 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
139
Teachers
17.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 43 girls, 96 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
142 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 74% of Christian elementary schools in Arizona (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 72% of Christian elementary schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 53 Christian elementary schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    54’11–1265’13–1482’15–1676’17–1883’19–2089’21–22139’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K44
    K17
    129
    223
    319
    417
    59
    611
    79
    85

    Student body

    White76%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    American Indian or Alaska Native5%
    Asian3%
    Black1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    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 Payson Community Christian School 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 Payson Community Christian School

    What grades does Payson Community Christian School serve?

    Payson Community Christian School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Payson Community Christian School?

    About 139 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Payson Community 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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