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Tucson, Arizona
A Child's View SchoolAdministrator:Morris Shaw Jr.
2854 W. Drexel Road578-1156Enrollment Deadline:May 15
Grades:K-5Affiliation:None
Students:60Teacher/Student Ratio:1:20
School Focus:Back to basics
Tuition:$2,600
Carden Christian Academy CentralAdministrator:Dianna Marquez
2727 N. Swan Road318-3824Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:Pre-K-8Affiliation:Ministry of North Swan Baptist Church, Carden Foundation, ACSI
Students:53Teacher/Student Ratio:1:8
School Focus:Christ-centered school, rigorous academics, yet small enough to help the struggling child
Tuition:$2,000-$2,975
Casa Niņos School of Montessori, Inc.Administrator:Jenny Ruth
8655 E. Broadway751-1454Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:Pre-K-5Affiliation:NAEYC, AMS
Students:100Teacher/Student Ratio:1:20
School Focus:Montessori multi-aged ungraded classroom community; preparation for middle school
Tuition:$570-$600 per month
Casas Christian SchoolAdministrator:Eric Dowdle
10801 N. La Cholla Blvd.297-0922Enrollment Deadline:Begins February
Grades:K-8Affiliation:ACSI, NCA
Students:400Teacher/Student Ratio:1:20
School Focus:Traditional curriculum taught from a Christian worldview
Tuition:$395-$439 per month
Castlehill Country Day SchoolAdministrator:Arline Schlossberg
3225 N. Craycroft Road795-0008Enrollment Deadline: May
Grades:Pre-K-5Affiliation:None
Students:350Teacher/Student Ratio:1:8
School Focus:Rigorous academic excellence in music, art, Spanish, computers, physical education and science lab in a nurturing environment
Tuition:$3,800-$8,050
Cornerstone Christian AcademyAdministrator:Thomas Askew
2150 E. Orange Grove Road529-7080Enrollment Deadline:Jan. 1
Grades:K-6Affiliation:Catalina Foothills Church, PCA
Students:167Teacher/Student Ratio:1:12
School Focus:Covenantal classical Christian
Tuition:$4,650
Desert Christian Elementary SchoolAdministrator:Charlotte Beecher
7525 E. Speedway885-4800Enrollment Deadline:Begins Jan. 10
Grades:K-5Affiliation:ACSI
Students:121Teacher/Student Ratio:1:18
School Focus:Rigorous education with a Christian worldview
Tuition:$3,550-$3,750
Desert Christian High SchoolAdministrator:Allen W. Nielsen
7777 E. Speedway298-5817Enrollment Deadline:Begins Jan. 10
Grades:9-12Affiliation:NCA, ACSI, CSI
Students:225Teacher/Student Ratio:1:16
School Focus:Rigorous education with a Christian worldview
Tuition:$5,460
Desert Christian Middle SchoolAdministrator:Dennis M. O'Reilly
7525 E. Speedway795-7161Enrollment Deadline:Begins Jan. 10
Grades:6-8Affiliation:ACSI, CSI
Students:165Teacher/Student Ratio:1:18
School Focus:Rigorous education with a Christian worldview
Tuition:$4,820
Desert Valley Christian SchoolAdministrator:Patricia Prest
1200 N. Santa Rosa Ave.795-0161Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:K-8Affiliation:Seventh-Day Adventist
Students:20Teacher/Student Ratio:1:5
School Focus:Quality Christ-centered basic education, computers and music
Tuition:$300 per month
Desert Willow Educational ServicesAdministrator:Deborah Blackman
4023 E. Grant Road, Suite A323-0401Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:1-12Affiliation:NCA
Students:50Teacher/Student Ratio:1:3
School Focus:Individualized programming, dual enrollment with current school available for individual course completion and testing preparatory
Tuition:Based on services
Dove Christian SchoolAdministrator:Harold Semrock
166 E. Roger Road696-0884Enrollment Deadline:Aug. 1-Dec. 15
Grades:1-12Affiliation:Nondenominational
Students:50Teacher/Student Ratio:1:12
School Focus:Basic Christian curriculum, traditional approach and conservative dress code
Tuition:$150-$250 per month
Enchanted Desert School and PlaygardenAdministrator:Margery Bates, Kimberlyn McGreal
3349 E. Presidio Road325-5514Enrollment Deadline:Begins Feb. 1
Grades:Pre-K-6Affiliation:AWSNA
Students:110Teacher/Student Ratio:1:12
School Focus:Waldorf Education: where the art of teaching is focused on the development of creative imagination; awakening a sense of wonder and a love of learning
Tuition:$4,005-$6,060
Faith Community AcademyAdministrator:Royce Nelsestuen
2551 W. Orange Grove Road742-4189Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:Pre-K-6Affiliation:ACSI
Students:81Teacher/Student Ratio:1:12
School Focus:Back-to-basic academics through a Christian worldview including music and physical education
Tuition:$1,200-$3,000
Faith Lutheran SchoolAdministrator:Angie Espenson
3925 E. Fifth St.881-0670Enrollment Deadline:August
Grades:K-5Affiliation:None
Students:45Teacher/Student Ratio:1:10
School Focus:Learning in love and growing in Christ
Tuition:$2,600-$3,700
Fenster School, TheAdministrator:Don Saffer
8500 E. Ocotillo Drive749-3340Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:9-12Affiliation:NCA
Students:140Teacher/Student Ratio:1:9
School Focus:Turning under-achievers into college-bound students
Tuition:$13,450-$26,900
First Southern Christian SchoolAdministrator:David English
445 E. Speedway624-9797Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:PreK-6Affiliation:First Southern Baptist Church
Students:94Teacher/Student Ratio:1:10
School Focus:Christ-centered, character development, high academic standards
Tuition:$3,300
Fountain of Life Lutheran SchoolAdministrator:Jonathan Schultz
710 S. Kolb Road514-7688Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:Pre-K-8Affiliation:LCMS
Students:220Teacher/Student Ratio:1:18
School Focus:High academic focus from a Christian perspective
Tuition:$1,500-$3,599
Green Fields Country Day SchoolAdministrator:Rick Belding
6000 N. Camino de la Tierra297-2288Enrollment Deadline:Feb. 15
Grades:K-12Affiliation:NCA, NAIS
Students:200Teacher/Student Ratio:1:9
School Focus:Strong academics and extra curricular activities
Tuition:$7,500-$11,900
Immaculate Heart Prep SchoolAdministrator:Daniel Ethridge
625 E. Magee Road297-2851Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:Pre-K-12Affiliation:Catholic Diocese of Tucson
Students:422Teacher/Student Ratio:1:15
School Focus:College preparatory, Catholic formation
Tuition:$1,650-$5,000
In Balance Ranch AcademyAdministrator:Lynda Hendricks
6151 E. Grant Road722-9631Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:9-12Affiliation:None
Students:32Teacher/Student Ratio:1:5
School Focus:Therapeutic boarding school
Tuition:$6,250
Ironwood Hills SchoolAdministrator:John Morgan
2245 W. Ironwood Hills Drive624-3896Enrollment Deadline:Aug. 1
Grades:1-12Affiliation:ACE
Students:20Teacher/Student Ratio:1:8
School Focus:Mastery approach to a traditional curriculum with a biblical, moral content
Tuition:$150 per month
Kino SchoolAdministrator:Mary Jane Cera, David Anderson
6625 N. First Ave.297-7278Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:Pre-K-12Affiliation:None
Students:100Teacher/Student Ratio:1:8
School Focus:A progressive school that emphasizes student responsibility and recognizes that every person is unique
Tuition:$6,075-$6,400
Learning Lab, TheAdministrator:Mary Johnson
7400 N. Oracle Road, Suite 145797-1875Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:7-12Affiliation:NCA
Students:50Teacher/Student Ratio:1:3
School Focus:Mastering basic concepts in the core curricula and electives
Tuition:$575 per month
Learning Lab, TheAdministrator:Mary Johnson
1670 N. Kolb Road, Suite 148298-0266Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:7-12Affiliation:NCA
Students:50Teacher/Student Ratio:1:3
School Focus:Mastering basic concepts in the core curricula and electives
Tuition:$575 per month
Lighthouse AcademyAdministrator:Joe Walker
612 W. Delos St., Willcox1-520-384-4404Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:K-12Affiliation:None
Students:20Teacher/Student Ratio:1:10
School Focus:Christian college preparatory
Tuition:$1,920
Our Mother of Sorrows SchoolAdministrator:Robert Yarnell
1800 S. Kolb Road747-1027Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:Pre-K-8Affiliation:Catholic Diocese of Tucson, NCEA, NCA, WCEA
Students:427Teacher/Student Ratio:1:24
School Focus:Catholic faith-based academics
Tuition:$2,425-$3,080
Palo Verde Christian SchoolAdministrator:Pamela Barr
2151 N. Palo Verde Blvd.327-6683Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:K-8Affiliation:Nondenominational, ACSI
Students:152Teacher/Student Ratio:1:9
School Focus:Educational excellence in a Christian environment
Tuition:$3,450-$3,550
Pusch Ridge Christian AcademyAdministrator:Eric R. Abrams
9500 N. Oracle Road797-0107Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:6-12Affiliation:NCA, ACSI
Students:440Teacher/Student Ratio:1:19
School Focus:Covenant Christian college preparatory
Tuition:$4,700-$5,400
Redeemer Lutheran SchoolAdministrator:Jared Rathje
8845 N. Silverbell Road572-8136Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:Pre-K-8Affiliation:WELS
Students:144Teacher/Student Ratio:1:17
School Focus:Christ-centered with high academic standards
Tuition:$4,200
River of Life Christian SchoolAdministrator:Denise Garcia
6902 E. Golf Links Road790-7082Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:K-8Affiliation:ACSI
Students:105Teacher/Student Ratio:1:15
School Focus:Equipping children and families through education to exalt God and extend His Kingdom
Tuition:$2,800
Sage Valley SchoolAdministrator:Kathy Kidd
9600 N. La Cholla Blvd.229-3366Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:6-12Affiliation:NCACS
Students:15Teacher/Student Ratio:1:5
School Focus:College preparatory, student-centered
Tuition:$4,250-$5,000
Salpointe Catholic High SchoolAdministrator:Frederick J. Tillotson
1545 E. Copper St.327-6581Enrollment Deadline:Call for information
Grades:9-12Affiliation:Carmelite Order
Students:1275Teacher/Student Ratio:1:17
School Focus:College preparatory
Tuition:$5,130-$5,940
San Miguel High SchoolAdministrator:Nick Gonzalez
6665 S. San Fernando Road294-6403Enrollment Deadline:May 30
Grades:9-10Affiliation:Christian Brothers
Students:160Teacher/Student Ratio:1:17
School Focus:College and career preparatory
Tuition:$2,600
San Xavier Mission SchoolAdministrator:Ann Mary Hart
1980 W. San Xavier Road294-0628Enrollment Deadline:Aug. 1
Grades:K-8Affiliation:San Xavier Mission Parish
Students:158Teacher/Student Ratio:1:18
School Focus:Catholic education for Native Americans
Tuition:$1,950
Santa Cruz Catholic SchoolAdministrator:Leonette Kochan
29 W. 22nd St.624-2093Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:Pre-K-8Affiliation:Santa Cruz Parish, Catholic Diocese of Tucson
Students:158Teacher/Student Ratio:1:15
School Focus:Catholic identity and strong academic concentration
Tuition:$2,400
SS Peter and Paul Catholic SchoolAdministrator:Ann Patrick Adams
1436 N. Campbell Ave.325-2431Enrollment Deadline:Begins Feb. 2
Grades:K-8Affiliation:SS Peter and Paul Church
Students:499Teacher/Student Ratio:1:30
School Focus:Parental involvement, before- and after-care program; strong religious program along with academic excellence
Tuition:$2,450-$3,150
St. Ambrose Catholic Preschool and Elementary SchoolAdministrator:Leslie Shultz-Crist
300 S. Tucson Blvd.882-8678Enrollment Deadline:March
Grades:Pre-K-8Affiliation:NCEA, NCA, WCEA, NAEYC, TAEYC, ASCD, SLN, NSCA, Catholic Diocese of Tucson
Students:400Teacher/Student Ratio:1:28
School Focus:The whole child - spiritiual, academic and emotional
Tuition:$2,875-$3,100
St. Augustine Catholic High SchoolAdministrator:Tyler Banger
8800 E. 22nd St.751-8300Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:9-11Affiliation:NCEA, WCEA
Students:146Teacher/Student Ratio:1:15
School Focus:Catholic and college preparatory
Tuition:$5,250
St. Cyril SchoolAdministrator:Ann Zeches
4725 E. Pima St.881-4240Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:K-8Affiliation:NCLB, Blue Ribbon School, WCEA, NCACS
Students:399Teacher/Student Ratio:1:28
School Focus:Catholic community of faith that prepares children for a lifetime of learning, service, faith and leadership
Tuition:$3,900-$3,500
St. Gregory College Preparatory SchoolAdministrator:Bryn Roberts
3231 N. Craycroft Road327-6395Enrollment Deadline:Feb. 4
Grades:6-12Affiliation:NAIS, ISAS, ERB
Students:385Teacher/Student Ratio:1:15
School Focus:A superior and balanced college preparatory curriculum
Tuition:$12,730-$13,980
St. John the Evangelist Catholic SchoolAdministrator:Lourdes Amaro
600 W. Ajo Way624-7409, ext. 1-3019Enrollment Deadline:February
Grades:Pre-K-8Affiliation:NCA, NCEA, WCEA
Students:200Teacher/Student Ratio:1:25
School Focus:Active Catholic leaders, lifelong learners, responsible citizens, self-confident individuals, and stewards of God's creation
Tuition:$2,700
St. Joseph Catholic SchoolAdministrator:Ellen S. Kwader-Murphy
215 S. Craycroft Road747-3060Enrollment Deadline:Begins Jan. 29
Grades:K-8Affiliation:NCEA, WCEA, NCA
Students:480Teacher/Student Ratio:1:26
School Focus:Excellence in education with God in mind
Tuition:$2,300-$3,040
St. Michael's Parish Day SchoolAdministrator:Patrick Brown
602 N. Wilmot Road722-8478Enrollment Deadline:Jan. 29
Grades:K-8Affiliation:SAES
Students:366Teacher/Student Ratio:1:18
School Focus:Rigorous academics, fine arts program for music and art, athletics
Tuition:$5,300-$5,550
Sun and Shield Christian SchoolAdministrator:Amber Morris
8811 W. Avra Valley Road, Marana682-3423Enrollment Deadline:March 1
Grades:K-6Affiliation:None
Students:37Teacher/Student Ratio:1:9
School Focus:Our traditional curriculum focuses on basics, providing a successful foundation
Tuition:$1,750
Tucson Hebrew AcademyAdministrator:Bathea James
3888 E. River Road529-3888Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:1-8Affiliation:NCA
Students:179Teacher/Student Ratio:1:9
School Focus:Focus on the whole child - mind, body and spirit
Tuition:$7,995
Tuller, Abbie Loveland SchoolAdministrator:Nannette Akins
5870 E. 14th St.747-1142Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:Pre-K-8Affiliation:Episcopal Church
Students:43Teacher/Student Ratio:1:6
School Focus:Self-esteem and individualized curriculum
Tuition:$3,600-$4,000
Turning Point SchoolAdministrator:Nancy C. Von Wald
200 E. Yavapai Road292-9300Enrollment Deadline:Ongoing
Grades:1-8Affiliation:None
Students:69Teacher/Student Ratio:1:16
School Focus:Specialized teaching method with emphasis in reading, writing, math and study skills for bright children not succeeding in other curriculums
Tuition:$5,800
This list was compiled by Marlene Dekker of the Arizona Daily Star's news and research services department. School administrators may call 573-4160 to report changes, additions or corrections.
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Keys to accrediting and service organizations:

ACE - Accelerated Christian Education
ACSI - Association of Christian Schools International
AMS - American Montessori Society
AWSNA - Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
ASCD - Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
CSI - Christian Schools International
ERB -  Educational Records Bureau
ISAS - Independent Schools Association of the Southwest
LCMS - Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod
NACAC -  National Association for College Admission Counseling
NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children
NAIS - National Association of Independent Schools
NCA - North Central Association
NCACS - North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
NCEA -  National Catholic Educational Association
NSCA - National Student Council Association
PCA - Presbyterian Church in America
SAES - Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools
SLN - Student Leadership Network
TAEYC - Tucson Association for the Education for Young Children
WCEA - Western Catholic Education Association
WELS - Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

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