Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 4
- # Students Served: 545
- % Students of Color: 99%
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Best Santa Cruz County Private Preschools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 4
- # Students Served: 545
- % Students of Color: 99%
- View Santa Cruz County, AZ School Trends
Top Ranked Santa Cruz County Private Preschools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Catholic
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
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
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
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
48,152 Students
% Average Students of Color
99%
36%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
33 Teachers
3,393 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
52%
Average Class Size
26 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,200
$10,116
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.67
# American Indian Students
n/a
959 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,074 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
407 Students
6,861 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
15%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,010 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
25 Students
15,915 Students
% White Students
5%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
108 Students
20,058 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School and Lourdes 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?
Which private preschools in Santa Cruz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools 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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