Peridot–our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School in Peridot, AZ, serves 126 students in grades K–8 within a rural community setting.
The co–educational program is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 9 total teachers.
The student body is predominantly American Indian, representing 98.65% of enrollment, with a small White student population.
Annual tuition at this Peridot K–8 private school is $3,500, placing it among the more affordable options in Arizona.
Among Arizona private schools, Peridot–our Savior's ranks in the top 20% for both affordability and student diversity.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School cost?
Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School's tuition is approximately $3,500 for private students.
What schools are Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School often compared to?
Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles Apache Mission School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School?
The application deadline for Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School is Truthful Beginnings (55.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Charles Apache Mission School (2.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Charles Apache Mission School
(Catholic)
355 San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2449
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2449
2.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 132 students
Apache Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Po Box 236
Bylas, AZ 85530
(928) 961-0270
Bylas, AZ 85530
(928) 961-0270
18.9 miles
Gr: K-7 | 8 students
East Fork Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4325 Fort Apache Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4455
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4455
46.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
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Alternative School (Christian)
1682 E Hwy 70
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
55.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Florence Baptist Academy
(Christian)
30 N. Willow St
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-1728
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-1728
57.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Tuition listed
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