The Aces-Tempe
Alternative school · Grades 3–12
Tempe, AZ
1515 S Indian Bend Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Tempe
- Serving families in Tempe since at least 2011
In Tempe, Arizona, The Aces-Tempe is an independent private school for students from 3rd grade through 12th grade. About 10 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–12
- Students
- 10
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 5 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of independent schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 19 independent schools in Arizona.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Aces-Tempe 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 The Aces-Tempe
What grades does The Aces-Tempe serve?
The Aces-Tempe serves grades 3–12.
How many students attend The Aces-Tempe?
About 10 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Aces-Tempe?
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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