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)
Top Rankings
Living Word Academy-southwest Indian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-10
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School ![Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School Photo]( "Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4280 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 325-1454
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 325-1454
51.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Redeemer Lutheran School ![Redeemer Lutheran School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School sits at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.]( "Redeemer Lutheran School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School sits at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
8845 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
54.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Ina KinderCare ![Ina KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Ina KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
7277 N. Old Father
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 744-3084
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 744-3084
56.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
9095 N Bald Eagle
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 744-8505
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 744-8505
57.3 miles
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 10 students
Beautiful Savior Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
7570 N Thornydale Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-1453
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-1453
57.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 14 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sahuarita Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1704
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 648-0601
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 648-0601
54.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Faith Christian Academy ![Faith Christian Academy Photo - Chapel once a week. Special speakers to share God's Word]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo - Chapel once a week. Special speakers to share God's Word")
(Christian)
3020 S Mission Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
55.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Global Schools Starseed And Urantian Child & Teens
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
55.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Ironwood Hills Christian School
(Christian)
2245 W Ironwood Hill Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 624-3896
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 624-3896
56.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Alfarero Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
16241 S Delgado Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-7748
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-7748
56.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School ![Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School Photo]( "Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4280 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 325-1454
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 325-1454
51.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
GracePointe Christian Academy
(Christian)
2555 W. VALENCIA ROAD
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 338-2205
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 338-2205
53 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
San Xavier Mission School
(Catholic)
1980 W San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-0628
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-0628
53.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
Redeemer Lutheran School ![Redeemer Lutheran School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School sits at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.]( "Redeemer Lutheran School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School sits at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
8845 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
54.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Sahuarita Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1704
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 648-0601
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 648-0601
54.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
GracePointe Christian Academy
(Christian)
2555 W. VALENCIA ROAD
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 338-2205
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 338-2205
53 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Redeemer Lutheran School ![Redeemer Lutheran School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School sits at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.]( "Redeemer Lutheran School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School sits at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
8845 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
54.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Sahuarita Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1704
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 648-0601
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 648-0601
54.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Global Schools Starseed And Urantian Child & Teens
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
55.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
1390 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 623-5912
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 623-5912
56.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
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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