Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Camelback Desert School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Camelback Desert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1950
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Caroline Lynch
Application URL
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School Notes
- At Camelback Desert Schools, our goal is to prepare students to be academically successful, capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges, and confident in their ability to succeed.
- We offer a challenging and well-rounded academic curriculum.
- We integrate subjects together so that students can understand how they apply to everyday life, and thus be better equipped for the challenges that lay before them.
- At Camelback Desert Schools, our goal is to prepare students to be academically successful, capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges, and confident in their ability to succeed. We offer a challenging and well-rounded academic curriculum. We integrate subjects together so that students can understand how they apply to everyday life, and thus be better equipped for the challenges that lay before them.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camelback Desert School's ranking?
Camelback Desert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Camelback Desert School?
The application deadline for Camelback Desert School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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