Happy Trails School in Tucson, AZ, serves 88 co鈥揺d students in preschool through kindergarten within a central city community setting.
Founded in 1965, the school offers early childhood and day care programs with a Methodist orientation and affiliation to the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with 15 teachers supporting its programs.
Approximately 67% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Located in the Richland Heights West neighborhood, Happy Trails School provides early learning in a city鈥揵ased environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Encouraging The Faith of a Child
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Happy Trails School?
The application deadline for Happy Trails School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Happy Trails School located?
Happy Trails School is located in the Richland Heights West neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Happy Trails School is Salpointe Catholic High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Little Ranch School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tucson Community School (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
2109 E Hedrick Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 326-9212
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 326-9212
0.3 miles
Gr: K | 75 students
Northminster Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2450 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2321
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2321
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Gr: PK-K | 37 students Tuition listed
The Little Ranch School
Special Program Emphasis
1125 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Salpointe Catholic High School ![Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School]( "Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School")
(Catholic)
1545 E Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3801 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 887-4003
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 887-4003
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 26 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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