Peridot–our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School in Peridot, AZ serves 126 co–ed students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 9 teachers, providing instruction aligned with Lutheran Church Missouri Synod affiliation.
Annual tuition is $3,500, ranking the school among the more affordable private K–8 options in Arizona.
The student body is 98.65% students of color, reflecting a high level of diversity for a rural Arizona private school.
Peridot–our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School is compared with nearby rural private schools such as St. Charles Apache Mission School and East Fork Lutheran School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
Diversity
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.: 11:1
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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School
Location
Miles
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
Truthful Beginnings ![Truthful Beginnings Photo]( "Truthful Beginnings Photo")
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Truthful Beginnings ![Truthful Beginnings Photo]( "Truthful Beginnings Photo")
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
Empower Academy Mva Campus
Special Education School
22050 E Queen Creek Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 476-1171
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 476-1171
67 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students
Lexington Life Academy
Special Education School
4401 S White Mountain Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
67.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
American Indian Christian Misson School
(Christian)
924 Mission Ln # 1
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
69.5 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Mesa Christian Academy
(Christian)
7918 E 1st Ave
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 641-1970
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 641-1970
69.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
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
Truthful Beginnings ![Truthful Beginnings Photo]( "Truthful Beginnings Photo")
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
Empower Academy Mva Campus
Special Education School
22050 E Queen Creek Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 476-1171
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 476-1171
67 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Truthful Beginnings ![Truthful Beginnings Photo]( "Truthful Beginnings Photo")
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
Mountain View Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2122 S Goldfield Road
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 288-8534
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 288-8534
61.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Lexington Life Academy
Special Education School
4401 S White Mountain Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
67.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Primrose School Of East Mesa
Montessori School
2710 S Crismon Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 354-2966
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 354-2966
67.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 170 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cvit - San Carlos High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 673 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
San Carlos Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
3.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
San Carlos Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
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