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St. Mary-Basha Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Chandler, AZ

200 W Galveston St, Chandler, AZ 85225

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 78% of Catholic schools in Arizona
  • Serving families in Chandler since at least 2011

St. Mary-Basha Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Chandler, Arizona, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 366 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Phoenix. 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 Pre-K–8
Students
366
Teachers
30.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 179 girls, 187 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona (12 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    483’11–12515’13–14442’15–16394’17–18432’19–20357’21–22366’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K32
    141
    233
    336
    448
    544
    631
    750
    851

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino44%
    White43%
    Asian7%
    Two or more races3%
    Black1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary-Basha Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Mary-Basha Catholic School

    What grades does St. Mary-Basha Catholic School serve?

    St. Mary-Basha Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mary-Basha Catholic School?

    About 366 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary-Basha Catholic 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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