Best Pima County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 94 private schools serving 13,390 students in Pima County, AZ (there are 386 public schools, serving 148,688 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The average tuition cost is $11,449, which is lower than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $12,187.
64% of private schools in Pima County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 94
  • # Students Served: 13,390
  • Average Tuition: $11,449
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 66%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 48%
  • View Pima County, AZ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 94
  • # Students Served: 13,390
  • Average Tuition: $11,449
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 66%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 48%
  • View Pima County, AZ School Trends

Top Ranked Pima County Private Schools (2026)

Casas Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
10801 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 297-0922
(27)
The Gregory School Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 376 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 36
3231 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
(11)
Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
5550 E 5th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5550
Desert Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 438 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
7525 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 901-5499
(43)
Map of Desert Christian Schools Pk12
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
9415 E. Wrightstown
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 901-5499
Desert Valley Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
1200 N Santa Rosa Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0161
Map of Desert Willow Educational Services
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
3953 E Paradise Falls Dr Unit 110
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-0401
Faith Christian Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Christian
3020 S Mission Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
Faith Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3925 E 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
(1)
Map of Fountain Of Life Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
710 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1213
(1)
Green Fields School Photo
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8
6000 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
(4)
Map of Hermosa Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 50 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
(1)
Map of Immaculate Heart Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
410 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
International School Of Tucson Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
(4)
Kino Learning Center Photo
Gr: K-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Alternative School
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
(13)
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Grammar Photo
Gr: K-5 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Presbyterian
6450 N. Camino Miraval
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-7080
(5)
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 636 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Presbyterian
9500 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-0107
(1)
Map of Pusch Ridge Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
10361 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 797-7527
Redeemer Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
8845 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
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Pima County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Little Beaver School
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Alternative School
6203 E Beverly St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(502) 747-7384
Map of Nellie P. Covert School
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
2700 S 8th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 622-7611
St. Marks Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
3809 E 3rd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-1510
Map of Sun & Shield Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Baptist
8811 W Avra Valley Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-3423
Map of Tucson Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Baptist
2855 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 326-2395
Map of Visionquest
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
All-boys | Alternative School
600 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-3950

Overview

Category
This State (AZ)
US
# Schools
96 Schools
# Students
13,390 Students
78,857 Students
% Average Students of Color
48%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,277 Teachers
6,276 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1248
(Out of 1600)
1232
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,449
$12,187
Average Summer Program Cost
$289
$607
Average % on Financial Aid
66%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,006
$5,455
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$26 million
$327.68 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.71
# American Indian Students
238 Students
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
3%
# Asian Students
289 Students
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,825 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
19%
# Black Students
365 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
5,555 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
40%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3,513 Students
24,581 Students
% of Others Students
25%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pima County, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Pima County, AZ include Immaculate Heart Academy, St. Michael's School, and Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School.
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 $11,449, which is lower than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $12,187.
How diverse are private schools in Pima County?
Pima County private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
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 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pima County?
64% of private schools in Pima County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Pima County are often viewed compared to one another?

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