San Xavier Mission School is determined to provide the highest quality of Catholic education in the Tucson area, currently we serve grades K-8.
Since 1864, we have provided a Catholic education for the Tohono O odham people and more recently have opened up our enrollment to all.
Our staff is experienced and committed to excellence in the education and formation of all our students.
San Xavier Mission School is committed to educate, nurture, and empower Tohono O odham students, other Native American students, and students of all cultures, to strengthen their living expression of the Catholic faith.
Our diverse academic program develops a student's respect for tradition and culture as well as provides the necessary skills to succeed in an ever changing world.
We at San Xavier Mission School strive to relate all of like to the Good News of Salvation so that the light of faith will shine through everything that the students learn within their Catholic education.
Privileged to participate in this challenge, we are called to teach the Good News, to build community, and to serve the needs of the goal and universal Catholic Church.
San Xavier Mission School joins students, teachers, principal, pastor and staff as parts of one community.
Parents are central figures since they are the primary educators of their children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
San Xavier Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1864
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- San Xavier Mission School is determined to provide the highest quality of Catholic education in the Tucson area, currently we serve grades K-8. Since 1864, we have provided a Catholic education for the Tohono O odham people and more recently have opened up our enrollment to all. Our staff is experienced and committed to excellence in the education and formation of all our students. San Xavier Mission School is committed to educate, nurture, and empower Tohono O odham students, other Native American students, and students of all cultures, to strengthen their living expression of the Catholic faith. Our diverse academic program develops a student's respect for tradition and culture as well as provides the necessary skills to succeed in an ever changing world. We at San Xavier Mission School strive to relate all of like to the Good News of Salvation so that the light of faith will shine through everything that the students learn within their Catholic education. Privileged to participate in this challenge, we are called to teach the Good News, to build community, and to serve the needs of the goal and universal Catholic Church. San Xavier Mission School joins students, teachers, principal, pastor and staff as parts of one community. Parents are central figures since they are the primary educators of their children.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Xavier Mission School's ranking?
San Xavier Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for San Xavier Mission School?
The application deadline for San Xavier Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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