About the School
- Tucson Christian School in Tucson, AZ, serves 189 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 13 teachers supporting its co–ed regular elementary and secondary programs.
- Founded with a Baptist orientation and holding membership in the Association of Christian Schools International, it offers education with a religious affiliation classified as other religious.
- Approximately 44% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity within this Tucson private school.
- Tucson Christian School is located near several private schools in Tucson, providing families options for private K–8 education.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
189 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tucson Christian School?
The application deadline for Tucson Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Tucson Christian School is The Gregory School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Castlehill Country Day School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 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: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 11
3225 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students
All-boys | Alternative School
6107 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 457-9057
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 52 students
2727 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 318-3824
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
4725 E Pima Street
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 991-9241
Distance: 0.5 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: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students
All-boys | Alternative School
6107 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 457-9057
Distance: 2.1 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: 2.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students
1670 N Kolb Rd # 148
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 298-0266
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
2151 N Palo Verde Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
Distance: 0.5 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: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 11
3225 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 52 students
2727 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 318-3824
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
4725 E Pima Street
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 991-9241
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
1200 N Santa Rosa Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0161
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 11
3225 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
4625 East River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-8908
Distance: 2.1 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: 2.3 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: 2.3 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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
W V Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5330 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Adventure School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5757 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 296-0656
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 296-0656
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5831 E Pima St
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
La Paloma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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