Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Santa Cruz Catholic School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Santa Cruz Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Santa Cruz Catholic School in Tucson, AZ, enrolls 139 students in grades K through 8 within a large city setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 supported by 9 teachers.
- Serving a predominantly Hispanic student population, the school reports that 135 of its students are Hispanic, reflecting its local community demographics.
- This Catholic–affiliated K–8 private school is located in the Santa Rita Park neighborhood and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
- Santa Cruz Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for diversity based on the percentage of students of color.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Santa Cruz Catholic School?
The application deadline for Santa Cruz Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Santa Cruz Catholic School located?
Santa Cruz Catholic School is located in the Santa Rita Park neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Santa Cruz Catholic School is Intermountain Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Imago Dei Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pio Decimo Center (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
848 S 7th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-2801
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 4-8 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1
Episcopal
55 N. 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-4008
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Alternative School
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students
Special Education School
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 325 students
Catholic
600 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students
Special Education School
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Christian
3020 S Mission Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
6601 San Fernando Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
1545 E Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
4064 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 549-5800
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 4-8 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1
Episcopal
55 N. 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-4008
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Alternative School
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students
Special Education School
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 325 students
Catholic
600 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-3865
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
445 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-9797
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
848 S 7th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-2801
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
445 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-9797
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
1621 E. 1st St. #3
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 795-4768
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
2430 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2124
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 W 25th St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2400
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-2400
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1085 S 10th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1500
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 13th St
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-3000
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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