Tucked away in a residential community along Flowing Wells District Park, Carden of Tucson is a small, tuition-free charter school often considered a local gem. For more than 40 years, Carden has fostered a supportive educational environment for children in kindergarten through eighth grade through living up to its “be kind” motto.
Here, students benefit from small classes and one-on-one attention, and often might work in squads where students in multiple age groups mentor and learn from one another while forming a stronger sense of belonging.
As an Invention Education school, Carden also focuses on hands-on problem-solving to spur critical thinking and prepare students for 21st century challenges with a curriculum geared toward science, technology, engineering and math. Students also learn how to nurture life in the school’s garden, whether potting flowers or growing plants from seeds.
Outside of class, Carden fosters a sense of community through a calendar of events including fall carnivals, pizza fundraiser nights, Love of Reading weeks, student talent shows, music programs and volunteer and community projects—many of which invite participation from students' parents and caregivers. Additionally, the small class sizes enable students to go on more enriching field trips than might be logistically possible at larger schools.
With a strong sense of community, Carden of Tucson fosters lifelong learning and a drive to make the world a better place.
Carden of Tucson
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
5260 N Royal Palm Dr,
Tucson, AZ
School Details
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
45%
State Average
44%
Science
36%
State Average
31%
Student Diversity
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
52.5%
White
44.3%
Black
1.6%
Two or more races
1.6%
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School Rankings
#39
Best Public MS Teachers in Arizona
#44
Best Public ES Teachers in Arizona
#67
Best Charter MS in Arizona
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/6/2024
This school is absolutely horrible. I have been apart of the congregation for a long time and have finally left. They treat disabled kids very disrespectful and does not accommodate for their disabilities. They have let bullying occur even after being told about a situation. My child was very behind...
8/23/2023
Great school that teaches great skills to students. Welcoming and friendly and definitely would recommend as a school to anyone.
9/24/2022
Close-knit community. Small class sizes. Great administrative staff. A hidden gem!
9/3/2022
This school is one of Tucson's best kept secrets. Great teachers, great kids, great families and superb schooling. Two of my children attended K-8 at Carden of Tucson and the other two are in 7th and 8th grade. I would highly recommend looking at this school. Small classroom sizes allow the teachers...
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About Flowing Wells
List Price Range
$175K - $1.8M
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$264,284
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
37%
Household Income
$48,534
% of College Grads
13.6%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,173 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
55.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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Parks in this Area
Dan Felix Regional Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Jacobs Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Grills
Children's Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Flowing Wells District Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Curtis Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
- Trails
- Nature Center
Pima Prickly Park
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