For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,031 students in 85712, AZ (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,214 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in 85712, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in 85712, AZ include The Gregory School, St. Cyril Elementary School, and San Pedro Valley Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
43% of private schools in 85712, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked 85712 Arizona Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3231 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
Gr: 5-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition listed
Desert Valley Christian School![Desert Valley Christian School Photo - outside of building Desert Valley Christian School Photo - outside of building]()

(Seventh Day Adventist)
1200 N Santa Rosa Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0161
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
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-0401
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 4 students
St. Cyril Elementary School![St. Cyril Elementary School Photo - A first and second grade homeroom working their calendar activities. 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
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 991-9241
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
San Pedro Valley Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
6107 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 457-9057
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 457-9057
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Tuition listed
2727 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 318-3824
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 318-3824
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Tuition listed
3225 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
Gr: NS-5 | 154 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
85712, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2855 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-2395
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-2395
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 85712, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in 85712, AZ include The Gregory School, St. Cyril Elementary School, and San Pedro Valley Academy.
How many private schools are located in 85712?
7 private schools are located in 85712.
How diverse are private schools in 85712?
85712 private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in 85712 go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in 85712 are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 85712?
43% of private schools in 85712 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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