Carden Christian Academy Central (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 52 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Carden Christian Academy Central ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Carden Christian Academy Central
Kind	12
1	7
2	4
3	4
4	5
5	6
6	6
7	4
8	4

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1999

Student Body

Total Students

52 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

71%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,000

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Tuition Notes

10% second child discount

School Notes

Carden Christian Academy Central in Tucson, AZ, serves 52 co–ed students in grades K–8 within a city, large community setting.
Founded in 1999, this private Christian school offers an annual tuition of $4,000, providing an affordable option among Tucson elementary and middle schools.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with a total of 6 teachers supporting a diverse student body that includes American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and White students.
As a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, Carden Christian Academy Central has rolling admissions to accommodate families throughout the year.
Located in the Vista Del Monte neighborhood, the school ranks in the top 20% statewide for affordability and diversity among private schools in Arizona.

School Motto: WHEN A CHILD FAILS TO LEARN, A TEACHER FAILS TO TEACH.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Carden Christian Academy Central cost?

Carden Christian Academy Central's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students and $425 for summer students.

When is the application deadline for Carden Christian Academy Central?

The application deadline for Carden Christian Academy Central is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Carden Christian Academy Central located?

Carden Christian Academy Central is located in the Vista Del Monte neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.

School Calendar

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November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

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November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

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November 29, 2026 (Sunday)

School Reviews

5 8/23/2022

Very good school. Went there since I was a 2-year-old and just left this year. All the teachers handle the kids great and are sooooooooo gracious. The faculty there is also promising the kitchen staff changes around a little bit, but the new ones were always good. All the teachers are good, but the 7th and 8th-grade teacher was pretty strict and abrasive. Overall, it was a great school and a great education, a little bit lacking in math, but I think I was always blessed in that category, and very helpful to those who have learning troubles. If you're planning to go to or send a student to 5th or 6th grade, DO IT! The teacher is AMAZING I loved him, and he will always have a place in my heart, he will help your child become a Christ-loving man or woman. 2-4th grade teacher is a sweetheart and loves every kid who comes in with such love and gives them all the grace she has... WHICH IS A LOT! The K and 1st-grade teacher is one of if not my favorite teachers there, she will help the kids by loving God with all their hearts, they may not like her when they are in her class (as I did), but after they leave, they will see what she did for them and love her even more for it. Now, the 7th and 8th-grade teacher is tricky. My opinion might be swayed in the future because I just got out of her class, but my experience wasn't excellent, now I still like her and thank her for dealing with me and she is still a great teacher, but she wasn't my favorite. As I'm looking through past events, she did everything for my well-being, could she have handled some things better, sure but we are all flawed beings aren't we? She did handle a lot of things well though and didn't have very easy kids to manage either. Overall, she did a good job last year with all of the stuff that went on. The Pre-K teacher isn't the one whose class it was in, so I don't really know from personal experience, but from what I've seen and heard she is great with those little kids, she truly is a great preschool teacher. Even though I'm happy with my new school, I will dearly miss all of the people at Carden. I know nobody is probably gonna read this, but I felt led to write this for the one person who does, if this is you DO IT.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jareth Nylund

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Tucson, AZ is $11,006 for elementary schools and $17,554 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tucson, AZ is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).