The Beginning School

At The Beginning School, we seek to create settings where children can explore, learn, play, worship, and enjoy one another as part of the entire St. Philip's community.
Opportunities for youth at St. Philip's include service, learning, music and fellowship.
Youth are an integral part of worship at St. Philip's — their visibility is evident in acolytes, choir, and drama.
St. Philip's offers many and varied opportunities for adults of all ages.
Whatever their focus, these groups provide opportunities for the development of Christian community — creating, nurturing and sustaining relationships.
Through them there is a place for service, learning, play, and expression of one's interests and skills.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
The Beginning School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • At The Beginning School, we seek to create settings where children can explore, learn, play, worship, and enjoy one another as part of the entire St. Philip's community. Opportunities for youth at St. Philip's include service, learning, music and fellowship. Youth are an integral part of worship at St. Philip's — their visibility is evident in acolytes, choir, and drama. St. Philip's offers many and varied opportunities for adults of all ages. Whatever their focus, these groups provide opportunities for the development of Christian community — creating, nurturing and sustaining relationships. Through them there is a place for service, learning, play, and expression of one's interests and skills.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Beginning School?
The application deadline for The Beginning School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Beginning School located?
The Beginning School is located in the Catalina Foothills Estates neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Tucson, AZ is $10,568 for elementary schools and $15,993 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Tucson, AZ is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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