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Best Gila County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 434 students in Gila County, AZ.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private elementary schools in Gila County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Gila County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Payson Christian School
Payson Christian School Photo - Payson Christian School: where academic excellence, a Christ-centered worldview, and a safe environment come together to help every student reach their God-given potential.
(Christian)
(3)
1000 E Frontier ST
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-8050
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Az Hwy 170-1 Mile North Of Hwy 70
Peridot, AZ 85542
(928) 475-7537
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Tuition listed
St. Charles Apache Mission School
(Catholic)
355 San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2449
Gr: K-6 | 132 students

Overview

This County (Gila County)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
434 Students
60,242 Students
% Average Students of Color
68%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
4,902 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,700
$11,434
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
59%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$6,116
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
277 Students
1,957 Students
% American Indian Students
61%
3%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,563 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
11,030 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
19%
# Black Students
4 Students
2,657 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
65 Students
25,365 Students
% White Students
14%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
106 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
100 Students
16,865 Students
% of Others Students
22%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Gila County, AZ?
3 private elementary schools are located in Gila County, AZ.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gila County?
100% of private elementary schools in Gila County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Gila County are often viewed compared to one another?

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