Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, a classical, Christian, covenantal community in Tucson, Arizona, strives for excellence across our curriculum, teaching from a Biblical worldview so each student is prepared to engage the world with the truth of the Gospel.
Our South Campus serves grades K-5 and is Dual Language Immersion.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,125
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Last Day of School
Thu. May 20, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
151 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Polo shirts and khakis, House t-shirts for special days
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,125
Tuition Notes
includes fees, field trips, extended care and all but $1/day for lunches.
% on Financial Aid
90%
Acceptance Rate
89%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Valerie Turner
Admissions Associate
Janeth Franco
Application URL
School Notes
- DUAL-LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DLI): Your child will begin in a 90/10 Spanish/English model that begins in K-1, and develops to 50/50 by fifth grade. All students will read, write and speak in both languages.
- CHRISTIAN: Teaching our students from a biblical perspective, so they may engage the world from a standpoint of Truth.
- CLASSICAL: Training our students to become critical thinkers so they have the tools for pursuing knowledge, wisdom, and virtue, with the Truth of Christ as the standard.
- COVENANTAL: Partnering with Christian parents in their children's education, while in turn, parents agree to support and cooperate with PRCA in the philosophy and standards taught at school.
- ATTAINABLE: Partnering with families throughout the scholarship and enrollment application processes.
- SAFE:Striving to create a safe environment - physically, emotionally, and spiritually - in which your child can learn and thrive.
- INMERSIN EN DOBLE IDIOMA (DLI): Su hijo comenzar en un modelo 90/10 espaol/ingls que comienza en K-1 y se desarrolla hasta 50/50 en quinto grado. Todos los estudiantes leern, escribirn y hablarn en ambos idiomas.
- CRISTIANO: Ensear a nuestros estudiantes desde una perspectiva bblica, para que puedan involucrarse con el mundo desde un punto de vista de la Verdad.
- CLSICO: Capacitar a nuestros estudiantes para que se conviertan en pensadores crticos, para que tengan las herramientas para buscar el conocimiento, la sabidura y la virtud, con la Verdad de Cristo como estndar.
- PACTO: Podrn asociarse con padres cristianos en la educacin de sus hijos, mientras que, a su vez, los padres aceptan apoyar y cooperar con PRCA en la filosofa y los estndares que se ensean en la escuela.
- ALCANZABLE: colaboraremos con las familias durante los procesos de solicitud de inscripcin, y becas.
- SEGURO: Trabajamos por crear un entorno seguro (fsica, emocional y espiritual) en el que su hijo pueda aprender y prosperar.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus cost?
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus's tuition is approximately $15,125 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus?
The acceptance rate of Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus is 89%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
When is the application deadline for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus?
The application deadline for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus located?
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus is located in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus is Faith Christian Academy (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John The Evangelist Catholic School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is East Irvington KinderCare (2.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
East Irvington KinderCare ![East Irvington KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom]( "East Irvington KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1802 East Irvington Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 294-9757
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 294-9757
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
(Catholic)
600 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Tuition listed
Casita Daycare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1440 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 184 students
GracePointe Christian Academy
(Christian)
2555 W. VALENCIA ROAD
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 338-2205
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 338-2205
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
San Xavier Mission School
(Catholic)
1980 W San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-0628
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-0628
3.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
3.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
5.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
Renaissance Academy Tucson
Special Education School
4064 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 549-5800
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 549-5800
6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students
San Miguel High School
(Catholic)
6601 San Fernando Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
6.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tucson Baptist Academy ![Tucson Baptist Academy Photo - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program]( "Tucson Baptist Academy Photo - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program")
(Baptist)
1525 S Columbus Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-2277
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-2277
6.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
(Catholic)
600 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Tuition listed
Casita Daycare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1440 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 184 students
GracePointe Christian Academy
(Christian)
2555 W. VALENCIA ROAD
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 338-2205
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 338-2205
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
San Xavier Mission School
(Catholic)
1980 W San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-0628
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-0628
3.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
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
3.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
East Irvington KinderCare ![East Irvington KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom]( "East Irvington KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1802 East Irvington Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 294-9757
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 294-9757
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
GracePointe Christian Academy
(Christian)
2555 W. VALENCIA ROAD
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 338-2205
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 338-2205
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
848 S 7th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-2801
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-2801
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Strauss ECE and Kindergarten ![Strauss ECE and Kindergarten Photo]( "Strauss ECE and Kindergarten Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
225 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-0390
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-0390
6.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mission Manor Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Santa Rosa St
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3500
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
La Paloma Academy-south
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5660 S 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 807-9668
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 807-9668
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5495 S Liberty Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-3100
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Math And Science Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
434 W Lerdo Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 745 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Southgate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 W Valencia Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 741-7900
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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