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Cochise County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 849 students in Cochise County, AZ (there are 77 public schools, serving 17,272 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
70% of private schools in Cochise County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 849
  • Average Tuition: $4,845
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 58%
  • View Cochise County, AZ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 849
  • Average Tuition: $4,845
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 58%
  • View Cochise County, AZ School Trends

Top Ranked Cochise County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Loretto Catholic School
Loretto Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 231 students
Catholic
1200 E 14th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 227-1755
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Map of Community Montessori School Of Bisbee
Community Montessori School Of Bisbee
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Montessori School
1900 S Naco Hwy
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-8075
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First Baptist Christian Academy Photo
First Baptist Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
1447 S 7th Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
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Map of Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 8 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1050 S Post Road
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-2358
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Map of Joanne Todd Christian School
Joanne Todd Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 38 students
Christian
321 W Maley St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-2305
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Map of Learning Tree Preschool
Learning Tree Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
620 E Myer Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-3520
(4)
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Map of St. Anthony Of Padua School
St. Anthony Of Padua School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1425 E Yaqui St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
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Serenity Learning Center Photo
Serenity Learning Center
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
5048 E Bevers St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(480) 757-5350
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Map of Veritas Christian Community School
Veritas Christian Community School
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 3
Christian
3993 S. HWY 92
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 417-1113
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cochise County, Arizona

Cochise County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
Christian
200 North Avenue
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-2869
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Overview

Category
This State (AZ)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCochise County Total Schools
202510
20249
20239
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
849 Students
78,638 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCochise County AverageArizona (AZ) AverageNational Average
202585172179
202492168172
202398164174
2022121168185
2021121165180
2020121155171
2019110156175
2018110155172
2017115159180
2016115153178
201575127167
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% Average Students of Color
58%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCochise County AverageArizona (AZ) AverageNational Average
202558%39%34%
202459%38%34%
202361%40%33%
202265%39%33%
202165%39%32%
202065%40%32%
201955%38%31%
201855%37%31%
201752%37%32%
201652%37%32%
201527%35%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
62 Teachers
6,261 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCochise County AverageArizona (AZ) AverageNational Average
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201511:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
57%
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,845
$11,240
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,062
$5,455
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.71

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearCochise County AverageArizona (AZ) AverageNational Average
20250.670.710.65
20240.670.710.65
20230.680.710.65
20220.700.700.64
20210.700.700.64
20200.700.710.64
20190.710.690.63
20180.710.690.63
20170.710.690.61
20160.710.690.61
20150.670.690.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
3%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearCochise County AverageArizona (AZ) AverageNational Average
20172%4%1%
20162%4%1%
20153%5%1%
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# Asian Students
11 Students
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCochise County AverageArizona (AZ) AverageNational Average
20252%2%5%
20242%3%5%
20234%2%5%
20222%2%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20196%2%4%
20186%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
366 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCochise County AverageArizona (AZ) AverageNational Average
202545%19%9%
202445%19%9%
202345%20%9%
202241%19%8%
202141%20%9%
202041%20%9%
201935%18%8%
201835%18%8%
201734%17%8%
201634%17%8%
201510%14%8%
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# Black Students
20 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCochise County AverageArizona (AZ) AverageNational Average
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20233%3%8%
20223%2%7%
20213%3%7%
20203%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20172%3%7%
20162%3%7%
20154%3%8%
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# White Students
270 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
33%
40%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCochise County AverageArizona (AZ) AverageNational Average
202532%40%52%
202432%41%52%
202330%38%52%
202226%40%54%
202126%40%54%
202026%41%54%
201927%43%56%
201827%43%56%
201728%45%58%
201628%45%58%
201543%44%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
160 Students
24,373 Students
% of Others Students
19%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCochise County AverageArizona (AZ) AverageNational Average
202519%32%26%
202419%30%26%
202318%33%25%
202228%33%25%
202128%31%25%
202028%30%24%
201930%31%24%
201830%31%23%
201732%29%22%
201632%29%22%
201537%32%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cochise County, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Cochise County, AZ is Loretto Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Cochise County?
9 private schools are located in Cochise County.
How diverse are private schools in Cochise County?
Cochise County private schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Cochise County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Cochise County are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cochise County?
70% of private schools in Cochise County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Cochise County are often viewed compared to one another?

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