Happy Trails School

Happy Trails School in Tucson, AZ, serves 88 co–ed students in preschool through kindergarten within a central city community setting.
Founded in 1965, the school offers early childhood and day care programs with a Methodist orientation and affiliation to the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 15 teachers supporting its programs.
Approximately 67% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Located in the Richland Heights West neighborhood, Happy Trails School provides early learning in a city–based environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1965

Student Body

Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Happy Trails School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Encouraging The Faith of a Child
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Happy Trails School?
The application deadline for Happy Trails School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Happy Trails School located?
Happy Trails School is located in the Richland Heights West neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Tucson, 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 Tucson, AZ is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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