St. Maria Goretti Preschool
School Notes Overview:
The preschool and kindergarten at St. Maria’s allows each child to discover their own unique God-given talents and abilities. It is a time for individual encouragement and to establish a wholeness through spiritual, emotional, physical, social and cognitive development. Our preschool/kindergarten curriculum utilizes “hands-on” materials to present language, math, science, art and religion. This curriculum will aid the child’s ability to observe, to discover, to concentrate and to make individual choices with his/her own thought process. Research clearly indicates that play can facilitate healthy development and is essential for children to develop various cognitive, social and emotional skills and abilities. Play may even provide the best context in which children grow and learn. These activities will serve to enrich and challenge in an environment where each child is respected and loved as an individual. ...
School Overview:
St. Maria Goretti Preschool |
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| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care | |
| School Membership(s) | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten | |
| County | Maricopa County, AZ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 110 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(AZ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 27% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 77 students | ||
| Kind - 33 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | |
This School |
(AZ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:18 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The preschool and kindergarten at St. Maria’s allows each child to discover their own unique God-given talents and abilities. It is a time for individual encouragement and to establish a wholeness through spiritual, emotional, physical, social and cognitive development. Our preschool/kindergarten curriculum utilizes “hands-on” materials to present language, math, science, art and religion. This curriculum will aid the child’s ability to observe, to discover, to concentrate and to make individual choices with his/her own thought process. Research clearly indicates that play can facilitate healthy development and is essential for children to develop various cognitive, social and emotional skills and abilities. Play may even provide the best context in which children grow and learn. These activities will serve to enrich and challenge in an environment where each child is respected and loved as an individual.
- Profile last updated: 01/29/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (85260) | School Zip (85260) |
(AZ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,908 people | 5,130,874 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 55% | 25% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $62,334 | $44,677 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 5.0 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 17 years old | 29 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (85260) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 64% / 36% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Great Beginnings Montessori - 25 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Scottsdale United Methodist Co Operative Preschool and Kindergarten - 67 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School - 266 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School - 521 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- International School of Arizona - 152 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Zip 85260
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