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Best Yuma Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,720 students in Yuma, AZ (there are 54 public schools, serving 26,246 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Yuma, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in Yuma, AZ include St. Francis Of Assisi School, Yuma Lutheran School, and Southwestern Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Yuma, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Yuma Private Schools (2025-26)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Yuma, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Yuma, AZ include St. Francis Of Assisi School, Yuma Lutheran School, and Southwestern Christian 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 Baptist).
Which private schools in Yuma are often viewed compared to one another?

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