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Santa Cruz County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 545 students in Santa Cruz County, AZ (there are 24 public schools, serving 10,069 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
75% of private schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Santa Cruz County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Lourdes Catholic School
Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Catholic
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
(1)
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
207 W Oak St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2223
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Map of Global Schools Starseed And Urantian Child & Teens
Global Schools Starseed And Urantian Child & Teens
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
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Map of Santa Cruz Training Programs I
Santa Cruz Training Programs I
Gr: NS | 43 students
Specialized Curriculum
70 E La Castellana Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-6271
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Overview

Category
This State (AZ)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
545 Students
78,638 Students
% Average Students of Color
99%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
6,261 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
57%
Average Class Size
26 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,200
$11,240

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.71
# American Indian Students
0 Students
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
3%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
407 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
19%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
25 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
5%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
108 Students
24,373 Students
% of Others Students
20%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ include Lourdes Catholic School and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Santa Cruz County?
4 private schools are located in Santa Cruz County.
What percentage of students in Santa Cruz County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Santa Cruz County are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Cruz County?
75% of private schools in Santa Cruz County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Santa Cruz County are often viewed compared to one another?

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