Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-10
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Living Word Academy-southwest Indian School
About the School
- 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)
School Rankings
Living Word Academy-southwest Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-10
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Living Word Academy-southwest Indian School is Sahuarita Christian Academy (54.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School (51.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is GracePointe Christian Academy (53.0 miles away)
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Gr: K-8 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4280 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 325-1454
Distance: 54.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
8845 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
Distance: 56.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7277 N. Old Father
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 744-3084
Distance: 57.3 mi
Gr: PK-K
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
9095 N Bald Eagle
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 744-8505
Distance: 57.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
7570 N Thornydale Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-1453
Distance: 54.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Christian
Po Box 1704
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 648-0601
Distance: 55.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Christian
3020 S Mission Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
Distance: 55.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Distance: 56.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Christian
2245 W Ironwood Hill Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 624-3896
Distance: 56.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students
Baptist
16241 S Delgado Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-7748
Distance: 51.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4280 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 325-1454
Distance: 53.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
2555 W. VALENCIA ROAD
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 338-2205
Distance: 53.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
Catholic
1980 W San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-0628
Distance: 54.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
8845 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
Distance: 54.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Christian
Po Box 1704
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 648-0601
Distance: 53.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
2555 W. VALENCIA ROAD
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 338-2205
Distance: 54.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
8845 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
Distance: 54.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Christian
Po Box 1704
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 648-0601
Distance: 55.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Distance: 56.7 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
1390 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 623-5912
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Indian Hwy 15 Mile Marker 14
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 361-2276
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 361-2276
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 60:1
Indian Hwy 35
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-2359
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-2359
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 76:1
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Baboquivari High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Indian Route 19, Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
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