Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Pio Decimo Center
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Pio Decimo Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Pio Decimo Center is a multi-purpose family center that is committed to serving the needs of families throughout Tucson and Pima County.
- We also serve some families in cochise county with financial education and free tax preparation services.
- Programs are provided to children, adults, seniors and the entire family system in an integrated approach.
- As part of our strength based philosophy, individuals are encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work towards positive solutions and develop goals that will provide a clear direction for their future.
- Pio Decimo Center is a multi-purpose family center that is committed to serving the needs of families throughout Tucson and Pima County.
- We also serve some families in cochise county with financial education and free tax preparation services.
- Programs are provided to children, adults, seniors and the entire family system in an integrated approach.
- As part of our strength based philosophy, individuals are encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work towards positive solutions and develop goals that will provide a clear direction for their future.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Elena Dwyre, CEO -
- Terry Randolph, COO -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Pio Decimo Center?
Pio Decimo Center famous alumni include: Elena Dwyre, CEO and Terry Randolph, COO.
When is the application deadline for Pio Decimo Center?
The application deadline for Pio Decimo Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pio Decimo Center located?
Pio Decimo Center is located in the Barrio Santa Rosa neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Pio Decimo Center is Intermountain Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Santa Cruz Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Southern Christian School (1.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 139 students
Catholic
29 W 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-2093
Distance: 0.8 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: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Alternative School
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students
Special Education School
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
445 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-9797
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students
Special Education School
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Distance: 2.4 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: 3.2 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: 3.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Christian
2245 W Ironwood Hill Dr
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 624-3896
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 139 students
Catholic
29 W 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 624-2093
Distance: 0.8 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: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Alternative School
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 100 students
Special Education School
401 N Bonita Ave
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
445 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-9797
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
445 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-9797
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
1621 E. 1st St. #3
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 795-4768
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
1390 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 623-5912
Distance: 2.5 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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Miles
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(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
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Top 20%10
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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%
(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
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(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
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
School Reviews
5 8/28/2021
Pio Decimo Center is one of the oldest and longest running Pio School. The family center opened in 1946 providing families and children supportive services. By 1949 a nursery for infants, and preschoolers was started with a registered nurse volunteering to direct the nursery.
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