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Private & church schools in Central Tucson, the University & the West Side
From the Sam Hughes and Jefferson Park neighborhoods around the University of Arizona out to Tucson Estates west of the Tucson Mountains, this is where Salpointe, Sts. Peter & Paul and several small progressive schools sit, and where most schools that appear only on STO lists are placed. We list 33 private schools here, and 33 of them are on at least one STO school list.
Where this comes from. School listings were checked on October 12, 2026. Enrollment and grades come from the U.S. Department of Education's Private School Survey (NCES, 2023-24 and 2021-22); STO listings come from the published school lists of Arizona School Tuition Organizations. CTSO's list was not part of our match. No public source shows tuition or which schools take ESA payments, so confirm both with the school.
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Private schools in our directory33
On at least one STO's published school list (Oct 2026)18
Religiously affiliated1
Special-education or learning-differences focus2
Serve grade 122,444
Students reported to the federal private school surveyBy type: Independent Schools (15) · Christian Schools (12) · Preschool & Kindergarten Programs (7) · Catholic Schools (4) · Jewish & Islamic Schools (2) · Private High Schools (2) · Special-Needs Schools (1).
STOs that list schools here
| School Tuition Organization | Tucson-area schools on its list | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IBE | 30 | Tucson-based multi-school STO on North Swan Road; lists the most Pima County schools. Opens 2027-28 applications Feb 1. |
| APSTO | 10 | Scottsdale multi-school STO certified in 2018; lists many Tucson Catholic and independent schools. |
| School Choice Arizona | 6 | Chandler-based STO, mostly low-income corporate money; good to check if your income qualifies. |
| ACSTO | 4 | Statewide Christian-school STO, the largest since 1998; next-year cycle opens Feb 3, awards four times a year. |
| APESF | 2 | Multi-school STO that matches students with a best-fit award; check its site for current dates. |
| Jewish Tuition Organization | 2 | Serves Jewish day schools, including Tucson's Chabad and Torah schools. |
| Arizona Episcopal Schools Foundation | 1 | Serves Episcopal schools, including St. Michael's Parish Day School and Imago Dei Middle School in Tucson. |
Counts schools in our directory that appear on each STO's published school list (Oct 2026). A school on a list can receive scholarships through that STO; an award is never guaranteed.
All 33 schools in Central Tucson, the University & the West Side
| School | Type | Community | Grades | STO lists | Students* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Learning Lab/Green Fields Tucson · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Arizona Behavior & Autism Tucson · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Blessed Beginnings Tucson · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Blessed Beginnings of Oro Valley Tucson · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 School Choice Arizona | — |
| Casas Christian School Tucson · from STO lists only | Christian Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 3 ACSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | — |
| Catalina Hills Preschool and Kinder Tucson · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Climbing Tree Community School Tucson · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| First Southern Christian School 445 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson 85705 | Christian Schools Baptist | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | PK-6 | 2 APSTO, IBE | 69 |
| Gracepointe Christian Academy 5757 W Ajo Hwy, Tucson 85735 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | PK-5 | 2 ACSTO, IBE | 57 |
| Imago Dei Middle School Tucson · from STO lists only | Christian Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 3 APESF, APSTO, Arizona Episcopal Schools Foundation | — |
| Imago Dei School Tucson · from STO lists only | Christian Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| International School of Tucson 1701 E Seneca St., Tucson 85719 | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | PK-8 | 2 APSTO, IBE | 225 |
| Kingdom Grace Academy Tucson · from STO lists only | Christian Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 2 ACSTO, IBE | — |
| Lamplighter Chabad Day School Tucson · from STO lists only | Jewish & Islamic Schools Jewish | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 3 APSTO, IBE, Jewish Tuition Organization | — |
| Maranatha Christian Academy Tucson · from STO lists only | Christian Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Northminster Christian School 2450 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson 85719 | Christian Schools Presbyterian | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | PK-K | 1 IBE | 5 |
| Pathways School Tucson · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 2 APSTO, School Choice Arizona | — |
| Saguaro Hills SDA Christian School Tucson · from STO lists only | Christian Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 2 APSTO, IBE | — |
| Saints Peter & Paul School 1436 N Campbell Ave, Tucson 85719 | Catholic Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | K-8 | 2 APSTO, IBE | 344 |
| Salpointe Catholic High School 1545 E Copper St., Tucson 85719 | Catholic Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | 9-12 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 1305 |
| Satori 3801 N 1st Ave, Tucson 85719 | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | PK-1 | 1 IBE | 24 |
| Second Street Children's School 2430 E 2nd St., Tucson 85719 | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | PK-K | 1 IBE | 12 |
| Sonshine Preschool Tucson · from STO lists only | Christian Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| St. Ambrose School 300 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson 85716 | Catholic Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | PK-8 | 3 APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 218 |
| St. Andrews Kindergarten Tucson · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| St. Thomas the Apostle Pre & K Tucson · from STO lists only | Catholic Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Tanque Verde Lutheran PreK & K Tucson · from STO lists only | Christian Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Tucson Community School Tucson · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Tucson Ingenuity Academy Tucson · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Tucson Torah Day School Tucson · from STO lists only | Jewish & Islamic Schools Jewish | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 2 IBE, Jewish Tuition Organization | — |
| Ubuntu Academies Tucson · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Veritas Academy of Tucson 2151 N Palo Verde Blvd, Tucson 85716 | Christian Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | K-12 | 4 ACSTO, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 185 |
| Wings On Words Tucson · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Central Tucson, the University & the West Side | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
* Enrollment reported to the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24 or 2021-22). "STO lists" counts the School Tuition Organizations whose published school list included the school (Oct 2026). Arizona has no state list of ESA schools; ask each school whether it accepts ESA payments through ClassWallet.
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