Santa Cruz Training Programs I in Nogales, AZ, serves 43 co–ed students in a rural community with a nonsectarian orientation.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 22:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Student enrollment includes 5 Hispanic students, reflecting the school's demographic composition.
Santa Cruz Training Programs I ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for diversity with the highest percentage of students of color.
The program offers elementary and secondary education with a special program emphasis, accommodating 2 K–12 students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Santa Cruz Training Programs I ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Santa Cruz Training Programs I?
The application deadline for Santa Cruz Training Programs I is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Santa Cruz Training Programs I is Lourdes Catholic School (0.1 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
0.1 miles
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
0.5 miles
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
17.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
St. Anthony Of Padua School
(Catholic)
1425 E Yaqui St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
39.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Christian Academy ![First Baptist Christian Academy Photo]( "First Baptist Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
1447 S 7th Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
40.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
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
17.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
First Baptist Christian Academy ![First Baptist Christian Academy Photo]( "First Baptist Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
1447 S 7th Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
40.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Veritas Christian Community School
(Christian)
3993 S. HWY 92
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 417-1113
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 417-1113
41.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Serenity Learning Center ![Serenity Learning Center Photo]( "Serenity Learning Center Photo")
Alternative School
5048 E Bevers St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(480) 757-5350
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(480) 757-5350
41.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
0.1 miles
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
0.5 miles
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
17.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
St. Anthony Of Padua School
(Catholic)
1425 E Yaqui St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
39.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Christian Academy ![First Baptist Christian Academy Photo]( "First Baptist Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
1447 S 7th Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
40.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
0.1 miles
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
0.5 miles
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
17.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
St. Anthony Of Padua School
(Catholic)
1425 E Yaqui St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
39.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Christian Academy ![First Baptist Christian Academy Photo]( "First Baptist Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
1447 S 7th Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
40.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
451 N Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 N. Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
652 N Tyler Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
855 N Bautista St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0840
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0840
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
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