Little Beaver School in Tucson, AZ, serves 43 students from kindergarten through 4th grade in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting its co鈥揺d alternative education program.
Approximately 30% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity within the school community.
Little Beaver School offers tuition at rates consistent with other elementary private schools in Tucson, where the average is around $10,619 annually.
As a nonsectarian alternative school, it operates independently without memberships in educational associations or religious affiliations.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little Beaver School?
The application deadline for Little Beaver School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Little Beaver School is Abbie School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Joseph Catholic School (1.1 miles away)
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Abbie School ![Abbie School Photo]( "Abbie School Photo")
Special Education School
5870 East 14th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
710 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1213
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1213
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
215 S Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 747-3060
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 747-3060
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School ![Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo]( "Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Abbie School ![Abbie School Photo]( "Abbie School Photo")
Special Education School
5870 East 14th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
River Of Life Christian School
(Baptist)
6902 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 790-2424
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 790-2424
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Tuition listed
Tucson Baptist Academy ![Tucson Baptist Academy Photo - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program]( "Tucson Baptist Academy Photo - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program")
(Baptist)
1525 S Columbus Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-2277
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-2277
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7525 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 901-5499
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 901-5499
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 438 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1670 N Kolb Rd # 148
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 298-0266
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 298-0266
2.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Abbie School ![Abbie School Photo]( "Abbie School Photo")
Special Education School
5870 East 14th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
710 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1213
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1213
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School ![Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo]( "Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
River Of Life Christian School
(Baptist)
6902 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 790-2424
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 790-2424
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
215 S Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 747-3060
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 747-3060
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School ![Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo]( "Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten ![Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Lifelong learning and friendships start here!]( "Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Lifelong learning and friendships start here!")
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
5550 E 5th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5550
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5550
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Family Life Academy ![Family Life Academy Photo - Music Class]( "Family Life Academy Photo - Music Class")
(Christian)
7801 E Kenyon Drive
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 296-8989
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 296-8989
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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6606 E Lehigh Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5100
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-5100
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6420 E Broadway Blvd Ste A100
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Well Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 387-7601
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 387-7601
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 W Yavapai Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-5340
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 696-5340
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Vocational School
2202 W Anklam Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 745-4588
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 745-4588
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12
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