Santa Cruz Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Tucson, AZ
29 W 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85713
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Tucson since at least 2011
Santa Cruz Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Tucson, Arizona, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 152 students and around 17 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Tucson. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 152
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 82 girls, 70 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Tucson
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Santa Cruz Catholic School 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 Santa Cruz Catholic School
What grades does Santa Cruz Catholic School serve?
Santa Cruz Catholic School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Santa Cruz Catholic School?
About 152 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Santa Cruz Catholic School?
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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