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The Beginning School

5061 N Camino Sumo
Tucson, AZ 85718

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Tel: (520) 299-6066

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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 (2026)

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

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

42 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

1:1

National avg.: 11:1

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 (2026)

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

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Tucson, AZ is $11,006 for elementary schools and $17,554 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tucson, AZ is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).