Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 388 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,800
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
Kind	41
1	38
2	48
3	33
4	46
5	41
6	50
7	45
8	46

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1931

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Student Body

Total Students

388 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

88%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

23 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,800

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Tuition Notes

Family rate given, in-parish, out-of-parish, non-Catholic. Tuition range=$3200-$4100

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballVolleyball

Winter Track

School Notes

Our mission is to provide a Catholic education for our children in grades Kindergarten through grade 8.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life, and the philosophy of education of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School is based on a Catholic refection of this conviction.
Development of a Catholic community on all levels of interaction, and in all aspects of out reaching is the focus of our mission as Christian educators.
This includes concern for and cultivation of each student's unique spiritual, moral, intellectual physical cultural, and social growth insofar as we have the facilities to accommodate their needs.
In support of parents as the primary educators of their children at SS. Peter and Paul School each child is guided to become a true disciple of Christ.
Our school's focus is on providing a Catholic value base, enabling students to lead and practice a thoroughly Christian life.
We believe in education of the total child to his/her maximum potential, and provide a climate wherein he/she can achieve his/her intellectual optimum, a breadth of aesthetic appreciation, and an understanding of his/her responsibilities and privileges as a member of his/her cultural, civil religious, social and academic communities.

Our mission is to provide a Catholic education for our children in grades Kindergarten through grade 8.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life, and the philosophy of education of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School is based on a Catholic refection of this conviction.
Development of a Catholic community on all levels of interaction, and in all aspects of out reaching is the focus of our mission as Christian educators.
This includes concern for and cultivation of each student's unique spiritual, moral, intellectual physical cultural, and social growth insofar as we have the facilities to accommodate their needs.
In support of parents as the primary educators of their children at SS. Peter and Paul School each child is guided to become a true disciple of Christ.
Our school's focus is on providing a Catholic value base, enabling students to lead and practice a thoroughly Christian life.
We believe in education of the total child to his/her maximum potential, and provide a climate wherein he/she can achieve his/her intellectual optimum, a breadth of aesthetic appreciation, and an understanding of his/her responsibilities and privileges as a member of his/her cultural, civil religious, social and academic communities.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School cost?

Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School's tuition is approximately $3,800 for private students.

What sports does Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School offer?

Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Volleyball and Winter Track.

What is Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School's ranking?

Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School?

The application deadline for Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School located?

Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School is located in the Blenman Elm Historic District 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).