Desert Valley Christian School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 37 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,200
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Desert Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Desert Valley Christian School
Kind	4
1	4
2	1
3	2
4	4
5	10
6	3
7	5
8	4

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Year Founded

2001

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

37 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

82%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

uniforms, dk blue polo and khaki pants,skirts,skorts,shorts, red, lt blue, dk blue, white shirts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,200

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Tuition Notes

payment spread out over 10 months.

% on Financial Aid

94%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,200

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Administrator Assistant

Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Robotics ClubSDA Pathfinders

Arts and Music Programs:

Bell Choir for grades 4-8Choir for grades 4-8

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Physical Education for grades K-8

School Notes

We are an Accredited small Christian K-8 school.
We accept any denomination.
We have a Christ-centered, family environment, high academic expectations
We are a non-profit organization on the property of our sponsoring church.
We have small class sizes, traditional curriculum, modern technology
We accept the AZ Tax Credit Program
We accept several AZ scholarship programs including AAA, IBE, AZ scholarship, etc.

We are a Christ-centered, high academic, traditional school. We now offer transportation on a first come first serve basis. Before and after school child care is available. Registration is August 4 from 2-4pm. First day of school is August 10, 2017.
We are located on the East side of Tuscon less than 5 miles from Davis-Monthan Air Base. We are at the corner of Santa Rosa and Bellevue, just one block north of Speedway, just east of Swan. We are in the Northeast corner of the property of the Desert Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church. We have a large field, a playground, a basketball court in the parkinglot, and one school building with 3 classrooms. We have small classes with 3 teachers.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. & Mrs. Hughes, parents -

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Desert Valley Christian School cost?

Desert Valley Christian School's tuition is approximately $5,200 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Desert Valley Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Desert Valley Christian School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

Who are famous alumni from Desert Valley Christian School?

Desert Valley Christian School famous alumni include: Dr. & Mrs. Hughes, parents.

What is Desert Valley Christian School's ranking?

Desert Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Desert Valley Christian School?

The application deadline for Desert Valley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Desert Valley Christian School located?

Desert Valley Christian School is located in the St Cyrils neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other private schools located in St Cyrils.

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The average private school tuition in Tucson, AZ is $11,006 for elementary schools and $17,554 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).