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Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Lifelong learning and friendships start here!

Best Tucson ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 92 private schools serving 13,153 students in Tucson, AZ (there are , serving 121,853 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Tucson, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Tucson, AZ include Immaculate Heart Academy, Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School, and Salpointe Catholic High School.
The average tuition cost is $11,449, which is lower than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $12,187.
62% of private schools in Tucson, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Tucson ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Casas Christian School
Casas Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(27)
10801 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 297-0922
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The Gregory School
The Gregory School Photo - The Gregory School, as a diverse learning community, challenges and supports students to achieve excellence in character, scholarship, leadership, and innovation and prepares them to make a positive impact in the world through pursuing their passions, appreciating and creating beauty, and solving problems.
(11)
3231 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
Gr: 5-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten
Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Lifelong learning and friendships start here!
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
5550 E 5th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5550
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Desert Christian School
Desert Christian School Photo - Come join us at Desert Christian Preschool! Where a love of learning is discovered!
(Christian)
(43)
7525 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 901-5499
Gr: PK-12 | 438 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Desert Christian Schools Pk12
(Christian)
9415 E. Wrightstown
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 901-5499
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Desert Valley Christian School
Desert Valley Christian School Photo - outside of building
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1200 N Santa Rosa Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0161
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Desert Willow Educational Services
Special Education School
3953 E Paradise Falls Dr Unit 110
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-0401
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 4 students
Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy Photo - Chapel once a week. Special speakers to share God's Word
(Christian)
3020 S Mission Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
3925 E 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
Gr: NS-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fountain Of Life Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
710 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1213
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Green Fields School
Green Fields School Photo - View of the Green Fields Center for Performing Arts
(4)
6000 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Hermosa Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 50 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart Academy
(Catholic)
410 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
International School Of Tucson
International School Of Tucson Photo - When science hits the roof!!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Kino Learning Center
Kino Learning Center Photo
Alternative School
(13)
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Grammar
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Grammar Photo - Students discover the wonder of learning, as observed here on a field trip to observe God's creation on Mt. Lemmon.
(Presbyterian)
(5)
6450 N. Camino Miraval
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-7080
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School Photo - The campus is situated at the base of the Catalina Mountains.
(Presbyterian)
(1)
9500 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-0107
Gr: 6-12 | 636 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pusch Ridge Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
10361 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 797-7527
Gr: PK-K | 55 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Redeemer Lutheran School
Redeemer Lutheran School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School sits at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
8845 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
River Of Life Christian School
(Baptist)
6902 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 790-2424
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Tuition listed
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Augustine Catholic High School
St. Augustine Catholic High School Photo - Graduation!
(Catholic)
8800 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 751-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Cyril Elementary School
St. Cyril Elementary School Photo - A first and second grade homeroom working their calendar activities.
(Catholic)
4725 E Pima Street
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 991-9241
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Photo - SEAS is a traditional Catholic school inspiring Spirituality, Excellence, Academics and Service.
(Catholic)
8650 N Shannon Road
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 797-7327
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
(Catholic)
600 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Tuition listed
St. Michael's School
St. Michael's School Photo - Nestled on three acres in east-central Tucson, St. Michael's School blends academic excellence with an open, spiritual atmosphere. Designed in Pueblo Revival style by famed Swiss-born architect Josias T. Joesler, our campus reflects the warmth and beauty of the Southwest, creating a space where students feel inspired, connected, and ready to learn.
(Episcopal)
(15)
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salpointe Catholic High School
Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1545 E Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Miguel High School
(Catholic)
6601 San Fernando Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Pedro Valley Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
6107 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 457-9057
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Tuition listed
San Xavier Mission School
(Catholic)
1980 W San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-0628
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1436 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Tucson Baptist Academy
Tucson Baptist Academy Photo - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program
(Baptist)
1525 S Columbus Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-2277
Gr: K-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tucson Community School
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
2109 E Hedrick Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 326-9212
Gr: K | 75 students
Tucson Hebrew Academy
Tucson Hebrew Academy Photo - Tucson Hebrew Academy's science, technology, engineering, and math curricula provide students with a hands-on approach to their learning, beneficial to their futures regardless of career choices. Our students are guided by the spirit of discovery and excitement by professionals who excel in their industry.
(Jewish)
3888 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3888
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Tucson, Arizona ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6203 E Beverly St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(502) 747-7384
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Nellie P. Covert School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2700 S 8th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 622-7611
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
3809 E 3rd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-1510
Gr: PK-K | 98 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
2855 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-2395
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Visionquest (Closed 2010)
All-boys | Alternative School
600 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-3950
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students

Overview

This Town (Tucson)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
92 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
13,153 Students
78,857 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,245 Teachers
6,276 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1248
(Out of 1600)
1232
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,449
$12,187
Average Summer Program Cost
$289
$607
Average % on Financial Aid
66%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,006
$5,455
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$26 million
$327.68 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.71
# American Indian Students
215 Students
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
3%
# Asian Students
268 Students
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,747 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
19%
# Black Students
353 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
5,500 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
40%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3,465 Students
24,581 Students
% of Others Students
25%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked private schools in Tucson, AZ include Immaculate Heart Academy, Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School, and Salpointe Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Tucson?
92 private schools are located in Tucson.
How much do private schools cost in Tucson?
The average tuition cost is $11,449, which is lower than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $12,187.
How diverse are private schools in Tucson?
Tucson private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Tucson go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Tucson are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tucson?
62% of private schools in Tucson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Tucson are often viewed compared to one another?

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