Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 303
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Best Santa Cruz County Private High Schools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 303
- View Santa Cruz County, AZ School Trends
Top Ranked Santa Cruz County Private High Schools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Catholic
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Overview
Category
This State (AZ)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
303 Students
37,306 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
21 Teachers
3,276 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.69
# American Indian Students
n/a
935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
3%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,036 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
245 Students
6,244 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
17%
# Black Students
n/a
2,156 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
20 Students
17,466 Students
% White Students
6%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
36 Students
8,357 Students
% of Others Students
12%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
The top ranked private high schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ is Lourdes Catholic School.
How many private high schools are located in Santa Cruz County?
2 private high schools are located in Santa Cruz County.
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