About the School
- Little Beaver School in Tucson, AZ, serves 43 students from kindergarten through 4th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting its co–ed alternative education program.
- Approximately 30% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity within the school community.
- Little Beaver School offers tuition at rates consistent with other elementary private schools in Tucson, where the average is around $10,619 annually.
- As a nonsectarian alternative school, it operates independently without memberships in educational associations or religious affiliations.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little Beaver School?
The application deadline for Little Beaver School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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