Little Beaver School in Tucson, AZ, serves 43 students from kindergarten through 4th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting its co–ed alternative education program.
Approximately 30% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity within the school community.
Little Beaver School offers tuition at rates consistent with other elementary private schools in Tucson, where the average is around $10,619 annually.
As a nonsectarian alternative school, it operates independently without memberships in educational associations or religious affiliations.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little Beaver School?
The application deadline for Little Beaver School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Little Beaver School is Abbie School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Joseph Catholic School (1.1 miles away)
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Abbie School![Abbie School Photo]( "Abbie School Photo")
Special Education School
5870 East 14th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
710 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1213
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1213
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
215 S Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 747-3060
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 747-3060
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School![Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo]( "Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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