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.:
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 91s
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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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
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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
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