Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
San Pedro Valley Academy
About the School
- San Pedro Valley Academy in Tucson, AZ, is a rural all–boys private school serving grades 9–12 with a total enrollment of 33 students.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 5 full–time teachers.
- Founded in 1905, it is among the oldest private high schools in the Tucson area.
- Tuition is $25,000 per year, higher than the Tucson high school average of $16,099.
- San Pedro Valley Academy offers 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, ranking it in the top 20% statewide for AP course availability.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
San Pedro Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
AP Courses
School History
School Resources
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Endowment Size
$50 million
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate, 1995 -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does San Pedro Valley Academy cost?
San Pedro Valley Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from San Pedro Valley Academy?
San Pedro Valley Academy famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate, 1995.
What is San Pedro Valley Academy's ranking?
San Pedro Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Most AP courses offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for San Pedro Valley Academy?
The application deadline for San Pedro Valley Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is San Pedro Valley Academy located?
San Pedro Valley Academy is located in the Old Farm neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to San Pedro Valley Academy is The Gregory School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Castlehill Country Day School (1.3 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 36
3231 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 11
3225 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
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1670 N Kolb Rd # 148
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 298-0266
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
602 N Wilmot Rd
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(520) 722-8478
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
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(520) 745-5550
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 376 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 36
3231 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students
1670 N Kolb Rd # 148
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 298-0266
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 438 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
7525 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 901-5499
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 6
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5870 East 14th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
3953 E Paradise Falls Dr Unit 110
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-0401
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 376 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 36
3231 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 11
3225 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students
1670 N Kolb Rd # 148
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 298-0266
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
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Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0161
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 11
3225 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
5550 E 5th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5550
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 79 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
3738 N Old Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 296-2043
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 438 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
7525 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 901-5499
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