Santa Cruz Catholic School in Tucson, AZ, enrolls 139 students in grades K through 8 within a large city setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 supported by 9 teachers.
Serving a predominantly Hispanic student population, the school reports that 135 of its students are Hispanic, reflecting its local community demographics.
This Catholic–affiliated K–8 private school is located in the Santa Rita Park neighborhood and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
Santa Cruz Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for diversity based on the percentage of students of color.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Santa Cruz Catholic School 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-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Santa Cruz Catholic School?
The application deadline for Santa Cruz Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Santa Cruz Catholic School located?
Santa Cruz Catholic School is located in the Santa Rita Park neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Santa Cruz Catholic School is Intermountain Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Imago Dei Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pio Decimo Center (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
848 S 7th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-2801
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-2801
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 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
1.1 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
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
(Catholic)
600 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
1.7 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
2.3 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
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Renaissance Academy Tucson
Special Education School
4064 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 549-5800
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 549-5800
3.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
1.1 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
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
(Catholic)
600 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 325 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
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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848 S 7th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-2801
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-2801
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
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
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Tuition listed
Second Street Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
2430 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2124
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2124
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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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
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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%
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
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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