Weekday School 1st United Methodist in Phoenix, AZ, serves 152 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a central city community.
The school offers early childhood education with a Methodist religious affiliation and is a member of the National Association of Laboratory Schools.
The student–teacher ratio is 152:1, with one teacher serving the entire student body.
White (not Hispanic) students represent part of the school's enrollment diversity in the Alhambra neighborhood.
The program focuses exclusively on early childhood education, with no grades beyond kindergarten offered.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
152 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Harapiak, Local Community Organizer
- Claude Pensis, Director of GCU Ethington Theatre
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Weekday School 1st United Methodist?
Weekday School 1st United Methodist famous alumni include: John Harapiak, Local Community Organizer and Claude Pensis, Director of GCU Ethington Theatre.
When is the application deadline for Weekday School 1st United Methodist?
The application deadline for Weekday School 1st United Methodist is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Weekday School 1st United Methodist located?
Weekday School 1st United Methodist is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 11 other private schools located in Alhambra.
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The nearest high school to Weekday School 1st United Methodist is Valley Lutheran High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori Childrens House (0.6 miles away)
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