Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Telesis Preparatory ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Telesis Preparatory's student population of 258 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Telesis Preparatory ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Telesis Preparatory is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
49%
White
71%
33%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telesis Preparatory's ranking?
Telesis Preparatory is ranked #620 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Telesis Preparatory often compared to?
Telesis Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Nautilus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Telesis Preparatory?
258 students attend Telesis Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Telesis Preparatory students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Telesis Preparatory?
Telesis Preparatory has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Telesis Preparatory offer ?
Telesis Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Telesis Preparatory part of?
Telesis Preparatory is part of Telesis Center For Learning Inc. (79218) School District.
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