| Private schools in the Tucson area |
| SCHOOL | ADDRESS | PHONE | GRADES | STUDENTS | RATIO* | ENROLLMENT DEADLINE | ADMINISTRATOR | SCHOOLS FOCUS | AFFILIATION | TUTION |
| A Child's View School |
2854 W. Drexel Road |
578-1156 |
K-6 |
65 |
1:22 |
May 2 deadline; waiting list |
Teresa Shaw |
Back to basics |
N/A |
$2,400 |
| Armstrong Academy |
9209 E. Wrightstown Road |
886-1934 |
K-8 |
150 |
1:12 (1-3); 1:14 (4-6); 1:16 (7-8) |
Ongoing registration in classes having space; waiting list for some grades |
Jerry Armstrong, M.Ed. |
Individualized instruction, emphasis on acceleration and mastery of basic skills |
N/A |
$4,545 |
| Carden Christian Academy Central |
2727 N. Swan Road |
318-3824 |
PreK-8 |
61 |
1:12 |
Open enrollment; no waiting list |
Dianna Marquez |
A Christ-centered school with a dynamic language arts program |
Carden Foundation |
$2,950 |
| Casas Christian School |
10801 N. La Cholla Blvd. |
297-0922 |
K-8 |
400 |
1:20 |
Registration begins in February until full; waiting list for some grades |
Gary Siefers |
Emphasis on math, science, language, computer, music and spiritual growth |
Casas Adobes Baptist Church, ACSI |
$3,638 (K-5); $4,045 (6-8) |
| Castlehill Country Day School |
3225 N. Craycroft Road |
795-0008 |
PreK-5 |
360 |
1:9 |
April deadline; waiting list for some grades |
Arline Schlossberg |
Accelerated curriculum, science, math, language arts and extensive fine arts program |
Independent |
$3,000-$6,000 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy |
2150 E. Orange Grove Road |
529-7080 |
K-8 |
138 |
1:14 |
Registration begins April 1 until full; waiting list in some classes |
Dr. Thomas Askew, Ed.D. |
CCA provides a classical curriculum based on the medieval trivium with a Christian worldview |
Catalina Foothills Church, ASCI, CSI, CSA member |
N/A |
| Desert Christian High School |
7777 E. Speedway Blvd. |
298-5817 |
9-12 |
215 |
1:14 |
Applications process Jan.-Aug. |
Allen W. Nielsen |
Rigorous traditional liberal arts curriculum from a Christian worldview |
NCA, CSI, ACSI |
$4,560 |
| Desert Christian Middle School |
7525 E. Speedway Blvd. |
795-7161 |
6-8 |
99 |
1:20 |
Application process Jan.-Apr.; no waiting list |
Dennis O'Reilly |
To provide a rigorous liberal arts education from a Christian worldview |
ACSI, CSI |
$4,008 |
| Dove Christian School |
166 E. Roger Road |
696-0884 |
K-12 |
40-50 |
1:10 |
Ongoing open enrollment |
Harold R. Semrock |
Private interdenominational Christian, back to basics, traditionally taught, conservative, with dress code |
None |
$1,500 (K-4); $1,750 (5-6); $2,500 (7-12) |
| Enchanted Desert School and Playgarden |
3238 E. First St. |
325-5514 |
PreK-6 |
120 |
1:12 |
Early enrollment Feb. 28; waiting list for some programs |
Julie Dahnke |
Holistic-arts based learning recognizing the potential of each individual child |
Tucson Waldorf Education Assoc. |
$2,000-$6,000 |
| Faith Community Academy |
2551 W. Orange Grove Road |
742-4189 |
PreK-6 |
102 |
1:14 |
Ongoing open enrollment; waiting list for some classes |
Kathy Steele |
Integrated Christian world view curriculum with phonics emphasis |
ACSI |
$2,400 |
| Faith Lutheran School |
3925 E. Fifth St. |
881-0670 |
PreK-8 |
111 |
1:7 (PreK); 1:11 (K-8) |
Open enrollment depending on space available; no waiting list |
Millie Lewis |
Developing God-pleasing growth, spiritually, emotionally, academically, socially and physically |
Lutheran Missouri Synod |
$3,080 |
| Fenster School |
8500 E. Ocotillo Road |
749-3340 |
9-12 |
125 |
1:7 |
Ongoing open enrollment |
Don Saffer |
Provide a structured environment for underachievers to excel |
NCA |
$23,500 (boarding only) |
| First Southern Christian School |
445 E. Speedway Blvd. |
624-9797 |
PreK-6 |
120 |
1:13 |
Ongoing open enrollment; no waiting list |
David S. English |
Biblical truth permeates all subjects |
First Southern Baptist Church |
$1,700-$2,900 |
| Fountain of Life Lutheran School |
710 S. Kolb Road |
747-1213 ext 152 |
PreK-8 |
280 |
1:25 |
Ongoing open enrollment; waiting list. Open registration begins March 18 |
Jonathan Schultz |
Quality Christian-centered experience includes basic education, computers and music |
Lutheran Missouri Synod, NLSA |
$1,340-$3,245 |
| Golf Links Christian School |
6902 E. Golf Links Road |
790-2424 |
K-8 |
72 |
1:8 |
Ongoing open enrollment; no waiting list |
Charles Dugan |
High academics, relationship and discipline training |
Golf Links Baptist Church, ACSI |
$2,500 |
| Green Fields Country Day School |
6000 N. Camino de la Tierra |
297-2288 |
4-12 |
225 |
1:9 |
Ongoing open enrollment; waiting list |
Rick Belding |
College preparatory, excellent fine arts program and competitive athletics |
NCA, AAIS, NAIS |
$7,800 (4-5); $10,200 (6-12) |
| Immaculate Heart Academy |
410 E. Magee Road |
297-6672 |
PreK-8 |
404 |
l:23 |
March 15 deadline; waiting list |
Beth Piekarski |
Spiritual development and academic success in a safe, nurturing environment |
WCEA, NCA |
$2,700 |
| Immaculate Heart High School |
625 E. Magee Road |
297-2851 |
9-12 |
96 |
1:18 |
Ongoing open enrollment; no waiting list |
Sister Luisa Sanchez |
Spiritual development and academic success in a safe nurturing environment |
NCA, WCEA |
$4,400-$4,500 |
| Ironwood Hills School |
2245 W. Ironwood Hills Drive |
624-3896 |
1-12 |
17 |
1:8 |
Aug. 1 deadline; no waiting list |
John Morgan |
Mastery approach to traditional curriculum with a Biblical moral content |
ACE |
$150 per month |
| Kino School |
6625 N. First Ave. |
297-7278 |
PreK-12 |
100 |
1:8 |
Ongoing open enrollment; waiting list for middle and high school |
Ernest Espinoza |
Self-directed learning |
NALSAS4 |
$5,580 (PreK-5); $5,895 (6-8); $5, 985 (9-12) |
| Learning Lab, The |
1670 N. Kolb Road |
298-0266 |
7-12 |
50 |
1:3 |
Ongoing open enrollment; no waiting list |
Mary Johnson |
Individualized instruction with custom-prepared curriculum |
NCA |
$545 per month |
| Learning Lab, The |
231 W. Giaconda Way |
797-1875 |
7-12 |
50 |
1:3 |
Ongoing open enrollment; no waiting list |
Mary Johnson |
Individualized instruction with custom- prepared curriculum |
NCA |
$545 per month |
| New Hope Christian Academy |
7801 E. Kenyon Drive |
885-4800 |
K-5 |
114 |
1:20 |
Ongoing open enrollment until classes are full |
Charlotte E. Beecher |
Traditional academic program taught from a Christian world view |
ACSI |
$3,250 (1-5) |
| Our Mother of Sorrows School |
1800 S. Kolb Road |
747-1027 |
PreK-8 |
534 |
1:30 |
March 31 deadline; waiting list |
Jean McKenzie |
Basic elementary curriculum, strong spiritual development, resource program, Spanish, music and computer technology |
NCA, WCEA |
$1,995-$2,625 |
| Palo Verde Christian School |
2151 N. Palo Verde Blvd. |
327-6683 |
K-8 |
133 |
1:14 |
Ongoing open enrollment; waiting list |
Pamela Barr |
A quality education in a Christian atmosphere |
ACSI |
$3,050 |
| Pusch Ridge Christian Academy |
9500 N. Oracle Road |
797-0107 |
6-12 |
330 |
1:17 |
Ongoing open enrollment; waiting list for some grades |
Dr. Eric R. Abrams |
Christ-centered, college preparatory school, emphasis on the classics. Full athletic program, fine arts, leadership training |
Catalina Foothills Church, PCA |
$4,079 (6-8); $4,759 (9-12) |
| Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran School |
8845 N. Silverbell Road |
572-8136 |
PreK-8 |
148 |
1:17 |
Ongoing open enrollment |
Patrick Walker |
Christ- centered elementary education |
Wisconsin Lutheran Synod |
$3,000-$3,600 |
| Sahuarita Christian School |
18140 S. La Canada Sahuarita |
648-1424 |
1-12 |
12 |
1:12 |
Open enrollment; no waiting list |
Mary Hess |
Strong emphasis on the basic fundamentals of education |
Christ's Church Sahuarita |
$175 per month |
| Salpointe Catholic High School |
1545 E. Copper St. |
327-6581 |
9-12 |
1350 |
1:22 |
Registration process Jan.-Mar.; no waiting list |
Father Frederick J. Tillotson |
Inspires pursuit of excellence, affirms dignity of individuals, enhances faith and commitment to serve |
NCA |
$4,194-$4,797 |
| San Xavier Mission School |
1980 W. San Xavier Road |
294-0628 |
K-8 |
178 |
1:17 |
March 31 deadline; waiting list |
Sister Jackie Koenig |
Cognitive development of the student enabling him or her to acquire lifelong learning habits |
Diocese of Tucson |
N/A |
| Santa Cruz Catholic School |
29 W. 22nd St. |
624-2093 |
PreK-8 |
275 |
1:20 |
Ongoing open enrollment |
Donna C. Gary |
Developing each student to their full potential through academic excellence |
WCEA |
$1,740 |
| Satori School |
3801 N. First Ave. (PreK) 3727 N. First Ave. (1-5) |
887-4003 293-7555 |
PreK-5 |
195 |
1:10 |
Open enrollment begins March 1; waiting list for some classes |
Phyllis Gold |
Interdisciplinary, integrated, individualized and using multiple intelligence |
NAEYC |
$375-$575 per month |
| SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School |
1436 N. Campbell Ave. |
325-2431 |
K-8 |
533 |
1:20 (K); 1:30 (1-8) |
Enrollment begins Jan. 30; waiting list |
Sister Ann Patrick Adams |
Academic excellence in math, religion and citizenship |
NCA, WCEA, NCEA |
$1995-$2660 |
| St. Ambrose Catholic Elementary |
300 S. Tucson Blvd. |
882-8678 |
PreK-8 |
440 |
1:20 |
Ongoing open enrollment; waiting list for some classes |
Jean Marie Bushell |
Religious education, basic core curriculum and diocesan sports program |
WCEA, NCA |
$2,125 |
| St. Cyril School |
4725 E. Pima St. |
881-4240 |
K-8 |
399 |
1:21 (K); 1:28 (1-8) |
Ongoing open enrollment; waiting list |
Peggy Guerrero |
Strong academics, parent involvement, service and the uniqueness of every child |
Diocese of Tucson |
$3,195 (K); $2,570 (1-8) |
| St. Gregory College Preparatory School |
3231 N. Craycroft Road |
327-6395 |
6-12 |
435 |
1:17 |
Feb. 1 deadline; limited space available for certain classes |
Donald R. Nickerson |
Non-inflated grading standards in classes with academic depth and breadth |
NAIS, ISAS, NCA, ERB |
$9,900 (6-8); $10,900 (9-12) |
| St. John the Evangelist Catholic School |
600 W. Ajo Way |
624-7409 ext. 1-3019 |
PreK-8 |
146 |
1:25 |
June 1 deadline; waiting list |
Lourdes Amaro |
Strong Catholic faith, gifted strategies, safe united community |
WCEA, NCA |
based on income |
| St. Joseph School |
215 S. Craycroft Road |
747-3060 |
K-8 |
510 |
1:27 |
Ongoing open enrollment; waiting list |
Ellen S. Kwader |
Excellence in education with God in mind |
NCEA, WCEA, NCA |
$2,100-$2,600 |
| St. Michael's Parish Day School |
602 N. Wilmot Road |
722-8478 |
K-8 |
330 |
1:18 |
Jan. 26 deadline; inquiry list |
Patrick Brown |
Rigorous liberal arts curriculum develops reflective, creative and disciplined learners in nourishing Episcopal environment |
SAES |
$4,400-$4,500 |
| Sun and Shield Christian Academy |
8811 W. Avra Valley Road |
682-3423 |
K-12 |
45 |
1:12 |
Aug. 9 deadline; waiting list when classes reach 15 students |
Pastor Steven A. Morris |
Individualized learning that is Christian, and college preparatory |
AACS |
$1,292 |
| Tucson Christian School |
2855 N. Craycroft Road |
326-2395 |
PreK-8 |
260 |
1:16 |
Ongoing open enrollment; no waiting list |
Carol Aandewiel |
Motivating students to apply themselves with diligence toward scholastic achievement |
New Testament Baptist Church |
$1,700-$3,100 |
| Tucson Hebrew Academy |
3888 E. River Road |
529-3888 |
1-8 |
200 |
1:8 |
Ongoing open enrollment; waiting list for some grades |
Bathea James |
Our school offers a unique blend of secular and Judaic curriculum |
Jewish Community Day School Network |
$6,760 (1-5); $6,975 (6-8) |
| Tuller, Abbie Loveland School |
5870 E. 14th St. |
747-1142 |
K-8 |
140 |
1:15 |
March 15 deadline |
Mother Mary Louise Thompson |
Stresses a safe school environment and small classes |
SAES |
$3,400-$4,000 |
| Turning Point School |
200 E. Yavapai Road |
292-9300 |
1-8 |
72 |
1:14 |
Ongoing open enrollment; waiting list for some grades |
Nancy C. Von Wald |
Improving reading, written language and math skills for learning disabled and attention deficit students |
Independent |
$5,550 |