The Orme School
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Mayer, AZ
1000 E Orme School Rd, Mayer, AZ 86333
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools nationwide
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Mayer since at least 2011
In Mayer, Arizona, The Orme School is an independent private school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 75 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of independent high schools nationwide. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 9 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 8–12
- Students
- 75
- Teachers
- 21 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 38 girls, 37 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 9 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of independent high schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 59% of independent high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Orme 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 The Orme School
What grades does The Orme School serve?
The Orme School serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend The Orme School?
About 75 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Orme 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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