St. Charles Apache Mission School

St Charles is a Catholic school that serves the spiritual and educational needs of the children on the San Carlos Apache Reservation.
Aware that we are serving a people whose native culture and talents have been suppressed for decades, we are dedicated to helping our students be all they can be: as Apaches, as Christians, and as Americans.
Our firm commitment to the precepts and teaching of Christ guides us in our educational goals and objectives, in our evangelization, and in our service to the student and people of this beautiful land.
We see our role as truly influential in the lives of the students.
We believe that in serving their educational needs, we are promoting the good not only of the child, but of the family and community.
We believe that our school carries out Christ's instruction to:" go forth and teach all nations".
We honor the parents' role as first educators and share in their commitment to Christian living within the Apache tradition.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Charles Apache Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
St. Charles Apache Mission School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St Charles is a Catholic school that serves the spiritual and educational needs of the children on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Aware that we are serving a people whose native culture and talents have been suppressed for decades, we are dedicated to helping our students be all they can be: as Apaches, as Christians, and as Americans. Our firm commitment to the precepts and teaching of Christ guides us in our educational goals and objectives, in our evangelization, and in our service to the student and people of this beautiful land. We see our role as truly influential in the lives of the students. We believe that in serving their educational needs, we are promoting the good not only of the child, but of the family and community. We believe that our school carries out Christ's instruction to:" go forth and teach all nations". We honor the parents' role as first educators and share in their commitment to Christian living within the Apache tradition.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Charles Apache Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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