Best Santa Cruz County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 502 students in Santa Cruz County, AZ.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ include Sacred Heart Catholic School and Lourdes Catholic School.
100% of private elementary schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Santa Cruz County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lourdes Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
207 W Oak St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2223
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ include Sacred Heart Catholic School and Lourdes Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Santa Cruz County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Santa Cruz County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Cruz County?
100% of private elementary schools in Santa Cruz County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private elementary schools in Santa Cruz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Santa Cruz County include: Sacred Heart Catholic School vs. Lourdes Catholic School, Lourdes Catholic School vs. Sacred Heart Catholic School

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