Best Pima County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 55 private preschools serving 6,346 students in Pima County, AZ.
The average tuition cost is $7,353, which is lower than the Arizona private preschool average tuition cost of $10,116.
59% of private preschools in Pima County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 55
  • # Students Served: 6,346
  • Average Tuition: $7,353
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 63%
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 39%
  • View Pima County, AZ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 55
  • # Students Served: 6,346
  • Average Tuition: $7,353
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 63%
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 39%
  • View Pima County, AZ School Trends

Top Ranked Pima County Private Preschools (2026-27)

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
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 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)
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
Map of Pusch Ridge Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 55 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
Map of St. Ambrose School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
8650 N Shannon Road
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 797-7327
St. Michael's School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
(15)
Map of Tucson Community School
Gr: K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
2109 E Hedrick Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 326-9212
(1)
Map of Tucson Jewish Community Center
Gr: NS-PK | 375 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
3800 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-3009
1st Street KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
1621 E. 1st St. #3
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 795-4768
Map of Al Huda Islamic School
Gr: PK-5 | 38 students
Islamic
2800 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 624-8182
Map of Ascension Lutheran Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1220 W Magee Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 742-6229
Map of Beautiful Savior Academy
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
7570 N Thornydale Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-1453
Map of The Beginning School
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
5061 N Camino Sumo
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-6066
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Pima County Private Preschools (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
56 Schools
# Students
6,346 Students
48,152 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
582 Teachers
3,393 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
52%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
8 courses
Average SAT score
1450
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,353
$10,116
Average Summer Program Cost
$275
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
63%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,125
$4,438
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
90%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.67
# American Indian Students
50 Students
959 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
143 Students
1,074 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,161 Students
6,861 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
15%
# Black Students
139 Students
1,010 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
2,406 Students
15,915 Students
% White Students
36%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
100 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
2,746 Students
20,058 Students
% of Others Students
41%
44%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Pima County, AZ?
The top ranked private preschools in Pima County, AZ include St. Michael's School, Immaculate Heart Academy, and Desert Christian Schools Pk12.
How many private preschools are located in Pima County?
55 private preschools are located in Pima County.
How much do private preschools cost in Pima County?
The average tuition cost is $7,353, which is lower than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $10,116.
How diverse are private preschools in Pima County?
Pima County private preschools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Pima County?
59% of private preschools in Pima County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Pima County are often viewed compared to one another?

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