Private schools in Gila County, AZ
3 schools across Payson, Peridot, San Carlos. About 393 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Payson Community Christian School | PreK-8 | 139 |
| Peridot-Our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School | K-8 | 139 |
| St. Charles Apache Mission School | K-6 | 115 |
Gila County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3
- Among Arizona counties
- 11th most private schools of 14; 1% of the state’s 302
- Typical school
- 139 students (3 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- St. Charles Apache Mission School, 115 students; Peridot-Our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School, 139 students
- Students per teacher
- 15.4 typical, 7.9 to 16.4 across 3 schools
- Not taught in the county
- high school
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 1, the Association of Christian Schools International
- State program
- Education savings account, about $7,000 to $8,000 for most students (2025-26 figures)
How ESA works - Public charter schools
- 2 in the county, tuition-free and not counted here
Charter schools in Arizona
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Award and rules: Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account, official page, read October 2, 2026.
- Public charter schools: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2025-26 (preliminary), loaded October 8, 2026.
Neighboring counties
- Graham County (1)
- Pinal County (5)
- Navajo County (8)
- Maricopa County (193)
- Pima County (53)
- Yavapai County (12)
- Coconino County (4)
- Santa Cruz County (4)
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