Southwestern Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Yuma, AZ
3261 S Ave 6 E, Yuma, AZ 85365
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 33% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Yuma since at least 2011
Southwestern Christian School is a Christian private school in Yuma, Arizona, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 264 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 33% since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 7.5 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 K–8
- Students
- 264
- Teachers
- 24 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 142 girls, 122 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 51% of Christian elementary schools in Arizona (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 85% 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 Southwestern 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 Southwestern Christian School
What grades does Southwestern Christian School serve?
Southwestern Christian School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Southwestern Christian School?
About 264 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Southwestern 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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