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Desert Skies

7730 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85704

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Desert Skies is a growth it is a church committed to growth in spirit, mission outreach, membership nurturing, and enabling active compassion.
  • Attendance, activities, involvement, innovative worship, outreach programming all characterize Desert Skies' identity.
  • Starting with seven couples, including the founding pastor, Dr. Jerry Elrod and his wife Sharon, these pioneers began their first services in homes.
  • As their numbers grew the people of Desert Skies erected a modular building, then a classroom, office, and fellowship complex and finally a sanctuary that celebrated its first worship service in June, 2001.
  • Desert Skies developed an outstanding music program including an adult Choir of over 65 members; active UMM and UMW groups, an unparalleled Youth and Children's ministry, Disciples' Bible study and other in-depth studies that include nearly 20% of the active membership and a Flea Market that must be seen to be believed.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
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Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Desert Skies is a growth it is a church committed to growth in spirit, mission outreach, membership nurturing, and enabling active compassion. Attendance, activities, involvement, innovative worship, outreach programming all characterize Desert Skies' identity. Starting with seven couples, including the founding pastor, Dr. Jerry Elrod and his wife Sharon, these pioneers began their first services in homes. As their numbers grew the people of Desert Skies erected a modular building, then a classroom, office, and fellowship complex and finally a sanctuary that celebrated its first worship service in June, 2001. Desert Skies developed an outstanding music program including an adult Choir of over 65 members; active UMM and UMW groups, an unparalleled Youth and Children's ministry, Disciples' Bible study and other in-depth studies that include nearly 20% of the active membership and a Flea Market that must be seen to be believed.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Desert Skies?
The application deadline for Desert Skies is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Desert Skies located?
Desert Skies is located in the Suffolk Hills neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.

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The average private school tuition in Tucson, AZ is $10,582 for elementary schools and $16,561 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).

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