Camelback Christian School in Paradise Valley, AZ, serves 75 students from preschool through kindergarten in a large suburban setting within the Camelback Country Estates neighborhood.
Founded in 1985, the school operates as a Christian alternative program with a casual dress code.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 10 teachers, with 8% holding advanced degrees.
Student diversity includes Hispanic, Black, and White students, with 20% representation of students of color.
Camelback Christian School is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) and offers early childhood education in a suburban Phoenix area school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
8%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Play clothes and safe shoes
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Camelback Christian School offer?
Camelback Christian School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Gymnastics.
When is the application deadline for Camelback Christian School?
The application deadline for Camelback Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Camelback Christian School located?
Camelback Christian School is located in the Camelback Country Estates neighborhood of Paradise Valley, AZ.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Camelback Christian School is Phoenix Country Day School (0.0 miles away)
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