Pio Decimo Center is a multi-purpose family center that is committed to serving the needs of families throughout Tucson and Pima County.
We also serve some families in cochise county with financial education and free tax preparation services.
Programs are provided to children, adults, seniors and the entire family system in an integrated approach.
As part of our strength based philosophy, individuals are encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work towards positive solutions and develop goals that will provide a clear direction for their future.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pio Decimo Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Pio Decimo Center is a multi-purpose family center that is committed to serving the needs of families throughout Tucson and Pima County.
- We also serve some families in cochise county with financial education and free tax preparation services.
- Programs are provided to children, adults, seniors and the entire family system in an integrated approach.
- As part of our strength based philosophy, individuals are encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work towards positive solutions and develop goals that will provide a clear direction for their future.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Elena Dwyre, CEO
- Terry Randolph, COO
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Pio Decimo Center?
Pio Decimo Center famous alumni include: Elena Dwyre, CEO and Terry Randolph, COO.
When is the application deadline for Pio Decimo Center?
The application deadline for Pio Decimo Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pio Decimo Center located?
Pio Decimo Center is located in the Barrio Santa Rosa neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Pio Decimo Center is Intermountain Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Santa Cruz Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Southern Christian School (1.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Santa Cruz Catholic School
(Catholic)
29 W 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-2093
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-2093
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 139 students
Imago Dei Middle School ![Imago Dei Middle School Photo]( "Imago Dei Middle School Photo")
(Episcopal)
55 N. 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-4008
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-4008
0.8 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Highland Free School
Alternative School
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
First Southern Christian School ![First Southern Christian School Photo]( "First Southern Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
445 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-9797
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-9797
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy ![Faith Christian Academy Photo - Chapel once a week. Special speakers to share God's Word]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo - Chapel once a week. Special speakers to share God's Word")
(Christian)
3020 S Mission Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Miguel High School
(Catholic)
6601 San Fernando Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salpointe Catholic High School ![Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School]( "Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School")
(Catholic)
1545 E Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
3.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ironwood Hills Christian School
(Christian)
2245 W Ironwood Hill Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 624-3896
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 624-3896
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Santa Cruz Catholic School
(Catholic)
29 W 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-2093
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-2093
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 139 students
Imago Dei Middle School ![Imago Dei Middle School Photo]( "Imago Dei Middle School Photo")
(Episcopal)
55 N. 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-4008
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-4008
0.8 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Highland Free School
Alternative School
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
First Southern Christian School ![First Southern Christian School Photo]( "First Southern Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
445 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-9797
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-9797
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Southern Christian School ![First Southern Christian School Photo]( "First Southern Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
445 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-9797
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-9797
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1st Street KinderCare ![1st Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom: Warm and fun, all in one.]( "1st Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom: Warm and fun, all in one.")
Daycare / Preschool
1621 E. 1st St. #3
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 795-4768
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 795-4768
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Tuition listed
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students
1390 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 623-5912
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 623-5912
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
Second Street Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
2430 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2124
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2124
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Drachman Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Ochoa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 W 25th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2400
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2400
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Safford K-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 13th St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Borton Primary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
School Reviews
5 8/28/2021
Pio Decimo Center is one of the oldest and longest running Pio School. The family center opened in 1946 providing families and children supportive services. By 1949 a nursery for infants, and preschoolers was started with a registered nurse volunteering to direct the nursery.
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