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Yuma Catholic High School Top 19 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (AZ)
Southwestern Christian School Top 5 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (AZ)
Yuma Lutheran School

Yuma Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,720 students in Yuma, AZ, 6% of all K-12 students in Yuma, AZ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Yuma, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,720
  • Average Tuition: $4,333
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 53%
  • View Yuma, AZ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,720
  • Average Tuition: $4,333
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 53%
  • View Yuma, AZ School Trends

Top Ranked Yuma Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Catholic
700 W 18th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-1539
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Southwestern Christian School Photo
Southwestern Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
3261 S Avenue 6 E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-3086
(2)
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Yuma Catholic High School Photo
Yuma Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
2100 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 317-7914
(1)
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Yuma Lutheran School Photo
Yuma Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2555 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-8410
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Map of Calvary Baptist School
Calvary Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
Baptist
101 W 26th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 726-5655
(2)
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Map of Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Catholic
501 S Avenue B
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 783-5225
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Map of Yuma Adventist Christian School
Yuma Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1681 S 6th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 783-0457
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Yuma, AZ Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,720
Students
$4,333
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
53%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Yuma)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
7 Schools
515 Schools
# Students
1,720 Students
78,600 Students
% Students of Color
53%
39%
0.66
0.71
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
30 Students
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
3%
# Asian Students
32 Students
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
744 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
19%
# Black Students
26 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
659 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
38%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
232 Students
24,335 Students
% of Others Students
13%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
104 Teachers
6,252 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
57%
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,333
$11,237
Average % on Financial Aid
63%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$5,455
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
87%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Yuma, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Yuma, AZ include Southwestern Christian School, Yuma Catholic High School, and Yuma Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Yuma?
7 private schools are located in Yuma.
How diverse are private schools in Yuma?
Yuma private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Yuma go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Yuma are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Yuma?
100% of private schools in Yuma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Yuma are often viewed compared to one another?

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