Desert Christian Schools Pk12 (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 454 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,640
Acceptance rate: 87%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Desert Christian Schools Pk12 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Desert Christian Schools Pk12
Pre-K	45
Kind	30
1	20
2	31
3	24
4	23
5	24
6	22
7	34
8	35
9	47
10	43
11	40
12	36

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1986

Student Body

Total Students

454 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Christian Schools International (CSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,640

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Acceptance Rate

87%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

SoccerSoftball

TennisVolleyball

School Mascot

Eagles

School Notes

Desert Christian Schools serves the public good by producing students who are citizens living, working, and acting in the public realm.
We aim to help students grow in their responsibilities and duties as citizens to become a source of leadership and service to their neighborhoods, communities, and nation.
Our purpose is to Offer a rigorous traditional liberal arts education, which emphasizes the Lordship of Christ in the totality of life; values truth, goodness, and beauty as embodied in the western Judeo-Christian heritage; teaches the skills of thinking, communicating, and relating.

Families attending must acquire a church recommendation and must have one parent who is a follower of Christ.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Desert Christian Schools Pk12 cost?

Desert Christian Schools Pk12's tuition is approximately $6,640 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Desert Christian Schools Pk12?

The acceptance rate of Desert Christian Schools Pk12 is 87%, which is equal to the national average of 87%.

What sports does Desert Christian Schools Pk12 offer?

Desert Christian Schools Pk12 offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Desert Christian Schools Pk12's ranking?

Desert Christian Schools Pk12 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Desert Christian Schools Pk12?

The application deadline for Desert Christian Schools Pk12 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Desert Christian Schools Pk12 located?

Desert Christian Schools Pk12 is located in the Tanque Verde Bend neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.

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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).