Living Word Academy-southwest Indian School

Hwy 86-behind Assembly Of God Church
Sells, AZ 85634
Living Word Academy–southwest Indian School in Sells, AZ serves 21 co–ed students in grades 5 through 10 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 2 teachers supporting its Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) program.
Established with a Christian orientation and other religious affiliation, it operates as a regular elementary and secondary school.
The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Arizona private schools for diversity.
Tuition details align with regional averages, with local private elementary schools averaging $10,619 and high schools $16,099 annually in Pima County.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-10
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Living Word Academy-southwest Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-10
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Doe, Nobel Laureate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from Living Word Academy-southwest Indian School?
Living Word Academy-southwest Indian School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
When is the application deadline for Living Word Academy-southwest Indian School?
The application deadline for Living Word Academy-southwest Indian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-10
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Pima County, AZ is $10,196 for elementary schools and $16,099 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pima County, AZ is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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