St. Teresa Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Phoenix, AZ
5001 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Arizona
- One of the most diverse private schools in Arizona
In Phoenix, Arizona, St. Teresa Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 293 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona. The school is part of the Diocese of Phoenix. The school day runs about 7 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 Pre-K–8
- Students
- 293
- Teachers
- 33.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 153 girls, 140 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Phoenix
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
Students by grade
Student body
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. Teresa Catholic 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 St. Teresa Catholic School
What grades does St. Teresa Catholic School serve?
St. Teresa Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Teresa Catholic School?
About 293 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Teresa 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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