welcoming families since 1966 secular program play-based, developmentally, and age appropriate curriculum
small teacher student ratios 1:7 - 1:9 depending on age
low staff turnover fine arts program includes current & past performances by TSO, Live Theater Workshop, Child's Play, etc
enrichment programs include Music & Movement, Gymnastics, Spanish, and Library Kind Campus
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1966
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on a child's schedule and ranges from $349 a month for 3 mornings a week to $734 for 5 days 7:15-5:45.
Admissions Director
Alicia Durbin
Admissions Associate
Hilary Myli
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Fine Arts Program, Music & Movement, Spanish
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Gymnastics
Fine Arts Program, Music & Movement, Spanish
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Gymnastics
School Notes
- St. Mark's Preschool and Kindergarten is a licensed nondenominational school program for 2 1/2 through kindergarten age children. Since 1966, our mission has been to create a community that fosters the development of each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical potential and nurtures each child's spirit and zest for life. St. Mark's Preschool and Kindergarten provides a supportive community within which young children expand their learning and development. We view children as feeling, thinking, creative, and growing individuals. Children are encouraged to become problem-solving, sensitive, contributing, and responsible members of the school community. The curriculum at St. Mark's is child-centered and focuses on thematic units and play as a dynamic form of learning that involves a wide range of intellectual, social, emotional, and physical capabilities. The creative arts and play activities throughout the school day provide opportunities for the total development of the child.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Marks Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for St. Marks Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Marks Preschool & Kindergarten located?
St. Marks Preschool & Kindergarten is located in the Miramonte neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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