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Best Yuma County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,720 students in Yuma County, AZ (there are , serving 37,968 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Yuma County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Yuma County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Catholic
700 W 18th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-1539
Southwestern Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
3261 S Avenue 6 E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-3086
(2)
Yuma Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
2100 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 317-7914
(1)
Yuma Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 480 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2555 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-8410
Map of Calvary Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
Baptist
101 W 26th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 726-5655
(2)
Map of Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Catholic
501 S Avenue B
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 783-5225
Map of Yuma Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1681 S 6th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 783-0457

Overview

Category
This State (AZ)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,720 Students
78,853 Students
% Average Students of Color
53%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
104 Teachers
6,276 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
56%
Average Class Size
21 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,333
$11,173
Average % on Financial Aid
63%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$5,455
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
30 Students
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
3%
# Asian Students
32 Students
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
744 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
19%
# Black Students
26 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
659 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
38%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
232 Students
24,577 Students
% of Others Students
13%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Yuma County, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Yuma County, AZ include Yuma Catholic High School, Southwestern Christian School, and Yuma Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Yuma County?
7 private schools are located in Yuma County.
How diverse are private schools in Yuma County?
Yuma County private schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Yuma County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Yuma County are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Yuma County?
100% of private schools in Yuma County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Yuma County are often viewed compared to one another?

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