Lourdes Catholic School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Lourdes Catholic School

555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621

Tel: (520) 287-5659

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Lourdes Catholic School is dedicated to providing an outstanding foundation for the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, technological, and physical needs of all individuals, preparing students for the future, while fostering a challenging environment of educational excellence.

Lourdes Catholic School serves grades preschool through 8th in the Quad Cities area.

The state accredited school, established in 1919, has a long commitment to excellence in faith-based, Catholic education.

Here is why Lourdes is such a great investment in your child.

Lourdes Catholic School provides a faith-filled and challenging learning environment for students from kindergarten through 8th grade.

Student are encouraged to put their faith into action, develop skills for a successful life, and achieve their personal best.

In addition to core academics, students receive a total mind, body, and spirit experience including music, art, computer technology, field trips, foreign languages, and physical education.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked AZ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 282 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Lourdes Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1934

Colors

White, Navy Blue

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Student Body

Total Students

282 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lourdes Catholic School often compared to?

Lourdes Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What is Lourdes Catholic School's ranking?

Lourdes Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Lourdes Catholic School?

The application deadline for Lourdes Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 7/24/2015

Our son transferred from a public school. Our experience has been wonderful. The staff which includes Teachers, Administration and maintenance are helpful, professional and above all caring. We have no regrets.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked AZ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 282 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Arizona is $11,214 for elementary schools and $15,071 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Arizona is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).