Santa Cruz County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 545 students in Santa Cruz County, AZ.
75% of private preschools 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 Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Catholic
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
(1)
Map of 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
Map of Global Schools Starseed And Urantian Child & Teens
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Map of Santa Cruz Training Programs I
Gr: NS | 43 students
Specialized Curriculum
70 E La Castellana Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-6271

Overview

Category
This State (AZ)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
545 Students
47,974 Students
% Average Students of Color
99%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
3,399 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
54%
Average Class Size
26 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,200
$9,363

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.67
# American Indian Students
0 Students
959 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,074 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
407 Students
6,861 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
15%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,010 Students
% Black Students
<1%
2%
# White Students
25 Students
15,915 Students
% White Students
5%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
108 Students
19,891 Students
% of Others Students
20%
44%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Cruz County, AZ include Lourdes Catholic School and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Cruz County?
4 private preschools are located in Santa Cruz County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Cruz County?
75% of private preschools in Santa Cruz County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private preschools in Santa Cruz County are often viewed compared to one another?

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