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Sierra School of Peoria

Special education school · Grades K–12

Peoria, AZ

8155 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381

Overall grade: A-

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 52% since 2015–16
  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher

In Peoria, Arizona, Sierra School of Peoria is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 70 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 52% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
70
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 28 girls, 42 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 52% of special education schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 31 special education schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    46’15–1657’17–1874’19–2086’21–2270’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    TK1
    23
    33
    43
    54
    68
    78
    87
    94
    105
    1113
    1211

    Student body

    White53%
    Black23%
    Hispanic or Latino19%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%
    Two or more races1%

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sierra School of Peoria 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 Sierra School of Peoria

    What grades does Sierra School of Peoria serve?

    Sierra School of Peoria serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Sierra School of Peoria?

    About 70 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sierra School of Peoria?

    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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