For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 545 students in Santa Cruz County, AZ (there are , serving 10,069 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Santa Cruz County, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ include Lourdes Catholic School and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
Top Ranked Santa Cruz County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
207 W Oak St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2223
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2223
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Global Schools Starseed And Urantian Child & Teens
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Santa Cruz Training Programs I
Special Program Emphasis
70 E La Castellana Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-6271
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-6271
Gr: NS | 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ include Lourdes Catholic School and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Santa Cruz County?
4 private schools are located in Santa Cruz County.
What percentage of students in Santa Cruz County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Santa Cruz County are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Santa Cruz County?
Which private schools in Santa Cruz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Santa Cruz County include: Sacred Heart Catholic School vs. Lourdes Catholic School, Lourdes Catholic School vs. Sacred Heart Catholic School
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