Kino Learning Center Photo - Kino School in Tucson, Arizona

Best Pima County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 private high schools serving 5,311 students in Pima County, AZ.
The top-ranked private high schools in Pima County, AZ include Salpointe Catholic High School, San Pedro Valley Academy, and Desert Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $16,099, which is higher than the Arizona private high school average tuition cost of $15,442.
63% of private high schools in Pima County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Pima County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Gregory School
The Gregory School Photo - The Gregory School, as a diverse learning community, challenges and supports students to achieve excellence in character, scholarship, leadership, and innovation and prepares them to make a positive impact in the world through pursuing their passions, appreciating and creating beauty, and solving problems.
(11)
3231 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
Gr: 5-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
Desert Christian School
Desert Christian School Photo - Come join us at Desert Christian Preschool! Where a love of learning is discovered!
(Christian)
(43)
7525 E Speedway Blvd
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
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Desert Willow Educational Services
Special Education School
3953 E Paradise Falls Dr Unit 110
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
(Christian)
3020 S Mission Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Green Fields School
Green Fields School Photo - View of the Green Fields Center for Performing Arts
(4)
6000 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Kino Learning Center
Kino Learning Center Photo - Kino School in Tucson, Arizona
Alternative School
(13)
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School Photo - The campus is situated at the base of the Catalina Mountains.
(Presbyterian)
(1)
9500 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-0107
Gr: 6-12 | 636 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
River Of Life Christian School
(Baptist)
6902 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 790-2424
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Tuition listed
St. Augustine Catholic High School
St. Augustine Catholic High School Photo - Graduation!
(Catholic)
8800 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 751-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Salpointe Catholic High School
Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1545 E Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 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
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
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Tuition listed
Tucson Baptist Academy
Tucson Baptist Academy Photo - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program
(Baptist)
1525 S Columbus Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-2277
Gr: K-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abbie School
Abbie School Photo
Special Education School
5870 East 14th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
Gr: 3-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Alfarero Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
16241 S Delgado Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-7748
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students
Calvary Chapel Christian School
(Christian)
8725 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-2100
Gr: K-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4
Calvery Chapel Christian School
(Christian)
8752 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-2100
Gr: K-12 | 199 students
Immaculate Heart High School
(Catholic)
625 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-2851
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students
Intermountain Academy
Special Education School
(2)
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
Ironwood Hills Christian School
(Christian)
2245 W Ironwood Hill Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 624-3896
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Learning Lab
1670 N Kolb Rd # 148
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 298-0266
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
Hwy 86-behind Assembly Of God Church
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-8424
Gr: 5-10 | 21 students
Sahuarita Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1704
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 648-0601
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
4010 W Palo Seco
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 572-4780
Gr: 6-9 | 6 students
Veritas Academy Of Tucson
Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2151 N Palo Verde Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pima County, Arizona

Pima County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6203 E Beverly St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(502) 747-7384
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
2700 S 8th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 622-7611
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
3809 E 3rd St
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
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
2855 N Craycroft Rd
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
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students

Overview

This County (Pima County)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
27 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,311 Students
38,649 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
554 Teachers
3,286 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
63%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1147
(Out of 1600)
1222
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,099
$15,442
Average Summer Program Cost
$180
$724
Average % on Financial Aid
57%
61%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$7,560
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$416.83 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.69
# American Indian Students
99 Students
946 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
133 Students
1,064 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,461 Students
6,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
17%
# Black Students
155 Students
2,168 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
2,905 Students
17,554 Students
% White Students
54%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
61 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
585 Students
9,714 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Pima County, AZ?
The top-ranked private high schools in Pima County, AZ include Salpointe Catholic High School, San Pedro Valley Academy, and Desert Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Pima County?
26 private high schools are located in Pima County.
How much do private high schools cost in Pima County?
The average tuition cost is $16,099, which is higher than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $15,442.
How diverse are private high schools in Pima County?
Pima County private high schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pima County?
63% of private high schools in Pima County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Pima County are often viewed compared to one another?

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