The Marion Burton School (2026 Profile)

Tel: (480) 945-3302

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The Marion Burton School is located on the facility of The New Foundation and offers educational services to students ages eleven through eighteen.

These services are extended to students residing in the residential treatment center (RTC), the therapeutic group home (THG) and day students.

The school operates on a year-round schedule consisting of five quarters.

High school students earn credit for each completed course per session.

Basic academic courses are offered for both elementary, middle and high school students as well as the opportunity to participate in physical education and art.

The school's responsibility is to provide learning experiences that empower young people allowing them to make informed and responsible decisions so they can successfully reintegrate into the community or the least restrictive environment for the student.

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 17 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

LD, SLD, ED

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

17 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

76%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

10 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Marion Burton School?

The application deadline for The Marion Burton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is The Marion Burton School located?

The Marion Burton School is located in the South Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 7 other private schools located in South Scottsdale.

People that viewed The Marion Burton School also viewed these schools: Rancho Solano Preparatory School - Middle and Upper School, St. Mary's Catholic High School, Arizona Lutheran Academy and Northwest Christian School.

The nearest high school to The Marion Burton School is Ville De Marie Academy (2.5 miles away)

The nearest elementary school is Little Kings & Queens (2.4 miles away)

The nearest preschool is St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten (2.5 miles away)

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School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 17 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

The average private school tuition in Scottsdale, AZ is $18,783 for elementary schools and $19,072 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Scottsdale, AZ is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).