Desert Christian Schools Pk12
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Tucson, AZ
9415 E Wrightstown Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+College-going
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Christian school in Tucson
- Growing: enrollment up 36% since 2019–20
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Tucson, Arizona, Desert Christian Schools Pk12 is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 523 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 36% since 2019–20. The school reports that about 69% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 523
- Teachers
- 28.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 250 girls, 273 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 69% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 78% of Christian schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 37 Christian schools in Arizona.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
- Christian Schools International
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Desert Christian Schools Pk12 whether it takes part.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Desert Christian Schools Pk12
What grades does Desert Christian Schools Pk12 serve?
Desert Christian Schools Pk12 serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Desert Christian Schools Pk12?
About 523 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Desert Christian Schools Pk12?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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