For the 2025-26 school year, there are 94 private schools serving 13,391 students in Pima County, AZ (there are 387 public schools, serving 148,911 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Pima County, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Pima County, AZ include Salpointe Catholic High School, St. Michael's School, and Casita Daycare & Preschool.
The average tuition cost is $11,091, which is lower than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $12,339.
Top Ranked Pima County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10801 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 297-0922
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 297-0922
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten![Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Lifelong learning and friendships start here!]( "Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Lifelong learning and friendships start here!")
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
5550 E 5th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5550
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5550
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Casita Daycare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1440 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Gr: 1-6 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7525 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 901-5499
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 901-5499
Gr: PK-12 | 438 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Desert Christian Schools Pk12
(Christian)
9415 E. Wrightstown
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 901-5499
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 901-5499
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Faith Christian Academy![Faith Christian Academy Photo - Chapel once a week. Special speakers to share God's Word]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo - Chapel once a week. Special speakers to share God's Word")
(Christian)
3020 S Mission Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2551 West Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-4189
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-4189
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
3925 E 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
Gr: NS-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
710 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1213
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1213
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6000 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 50 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart Academy
(Catholic)
410 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School![Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo]( "Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6450 N. Camino Miraval
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-7080
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-7080
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9500 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-0107
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-0107
Gr: 6-12 | 636 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pusch Ridge Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
10361 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 797-7527
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 797-7527
Gr: PK-K | 55 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Redeemer Lutheran School![Redeemer Lutheran School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School sits at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.]( "Redeemer Lutheran School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School sits at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
8845 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
River Of Life Christian School
(Baptist)
6902 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 790-2424
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 790-2424
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Tuition listed
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Augustine Catholic High School![St. Augustine Catholic High School Photo - Graduation!]( "St. Augustine Catholic High School Photo - Graduation!")
(Catholic)
8800 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 751-8300
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 751-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
(Catholic)
600 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Tuition listed
Salpointe Catholic High School![Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School]( "Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School")
(Catholic)
1545 E Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,400 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Miguel High School
(Catholic)
6601 San Fernando Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
San Xavier Mission School
(Catholic)
1980 W San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-0628
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-0628
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1436 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Tucson Baptist Academy![Tucson Baptist Academy Photo - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program]( "Tucson Baptist Academy Photo - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program")
(Baptist)
1525 S Columbus Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-2277
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-2277
Gr: K-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2109 E Hedrick Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 326-9212
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 326-9212
Gr: K | 75 students
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Pima County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Little Beaver School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6203 E Beverly St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(502) 747-7384
Tucson, AZ 85711
(502) 747-7384
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Nellie P. Covert School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2700 S 8th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 622-7611
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 622-7611
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
St. Marks Preschool & Kindergarten (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
3809 E 3rd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-1510
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-1510
Gr: PK-K | 98 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
8811 W Avra Valley Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3423
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3423
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
2855 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-2395
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-2395
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Visionquest (Closed 2010)
All-boys | Alternative School
600 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-3950
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-3950
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Pima County, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Pima County, AZ include Salpointe Catholic High School, St. Michael's School, and Casita Daycare & Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Pima County?
94 private schools are located in Pima County.
How much do private schools cost in Pima County?
The average tuition cost is $11,091, which is lower than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $12,339.
How diverse are private schools in Pima County?
Pima County private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Pima County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Pima County are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pima County?
Which private schools in Pima County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Pima County include: Alfarero Baptist Schools vs. Sahuarita Christian Academy, Sahuarita Christian Academy vs. Alfarero Baptist Schools, Learning Lab vs. Kino Learning Center
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