Carden Christian Academy Central serves 52 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The student:teacher of Carden Christian Academy Central is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Other.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Carden Christian Academy Central ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1999
School Motto
WHEN A CHILD FAILS TO LEARN, A TEACHER FAILS TO TEACH.
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
10% second child discount
Source: Verified school update
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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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
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.
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