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Native American Christian Academy

8450 South Sun Valley Rd.
Sun Valley, AZ 86029

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In 1962, Sun Valley Indian School began in the heart and mind of Gertrude Jones.

She had worked with Native Americans for over 20 years and wanted to do something special for the children.

Her dream was to provide a school that would make a difference in the lives of children from various reservations.

This school would be committed to providing children with a quality Christian education.

Our mission is to reach children and youth for Christ and develop their Christian character through teaching and discipleship.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked AZ School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 55 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Native American Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Church of the Nazarene

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1963

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Campus Size

72 acres

Student Body

Total Students

55 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

90%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: 'I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.' - John 10:10b

In 1962, Sun Valley Indian School began in the heart and mind of Gertrude Jones. She had worked with Native Americans for over 20 years and wanted to do something special for the children. Her dream was to provide a school that would make a difference in the lives of children from various reservations. This school would be committed to providing children with a quality Christian education. Our mission is to reach children and youth for Christ and develop their Christian character through teaching and discipleship.

Source: Verified school update

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Native American Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Native American Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked AZ School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 55 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Arizona is $11,276 for elementary schools and $15,210 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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