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The Family School

1127 W Mcdowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85007

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. May 19, 2027
School Motto
Dedicated to Strong Children & Strong Families

Student Body

Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The Family School is a unique, nonprofit early childhood center.
  • We are committed to providing inclusive programming for young children with a wide range of abilities and needs and ongoing support to families.
  • We feature excellent toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs, follow up into the next setting, and morning and afternoon day-care for working families.
  • The Family School's mission is to provide quality preschool and kindergarten education to a diverse population of children and families.
  • We attend to a variety of children's needs to prevent school and family problems, including intense early intervention and follow-up programming for alumni.
  • The Family School addresses these issues directly by working with the children and their parents, giving them daily opportunities to interact with peers possessing more typical behaviors and experiences, and providing play therapy, behavior plans and psycho-educational testing by a psychologist.
  • The Family School is a unique, nonprofit early childhood center. We are committed to providing inclusive programming for young children with a wide range of abilities and needs and ongoing support to families. We feature excellent toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs, follow up into the next setting, and morning and afternoon day-care for working families. The Family School's mission is to provide quality preschool and kindergarten education to a diverse population of children and families. We attend to a variety of children's needs to prevent school and family problems, including intense early intervention and follow-up programming for alumni. The Family School addresses these issues directly by working with the children and their parents, giving them daily opportunities to interact with peers possessing more typical behaviors and experiences, and providing play therapy, behavior plans and psycho-educational testing by a psychologist.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Family School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Family School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for The Family School?
The application deadline for The Family School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Family School located?
The Family School is located in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.

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The average private school tuition in Phoenix, AZ is $13,303 for elementary schools and $17,037 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Phoenix, AZ is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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