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Gila County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 434 students in Gila County, AZ (there are 32 public schools, serving 6,645 public students). 6% 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%.
100% of private schools in Gila County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Gila County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School
Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 126 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Az Hwy 170-1 Mile North Of Hwy 70
Peridot, AZ 85542
(928) 475-7537
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Payson Christian School Photo
Payson Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1000 E Frontier ST
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-8050
(3)
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Map of St. Charles Apache Mission School
St. Charles Apache Mission School
Gr: K-6 | 132 students
Catholic
355 San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2449
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Overview

Category
This State (AZ)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
434 Students
78,638 Students
% Average Students of Color
68%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
6,261 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
57%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,700
$11,240
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$5,455
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
277 Students
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
61%
3%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
19%
# Black Students
4 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
65 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
14%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
100 Students
24,373 Students
% of Others Students
22%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gila County, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Gila County, AZ is Peridot-our Savior's Lutheran Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Gila County?
3 private schools are located in Gila County.
What percentage of students in Gila County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Gila County are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gila County?
100% of private schools in Gila County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Gila County are often viewed compared to one another?

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