Desert Christian Schools was founded in 1986 to provide quality Christian education for Christ-centered families in Tucson. We offer Preschool through High School education, in partnership with parents who desire to see their children raised “...in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4).
Pursue Excellence in Education
We believe we have a Biblical mandate to pursue excellence in whatever God has put our hand to do. It’s our mission to partner with parents to help their children realize and hone their God-given abilities so that they will be able to go out into the world and impact the world for Christ.
Foster Christ-Centered Relationships
We have a strong academic foundation and are committed to providing a scripturally grounded Biblical worldview for your child by fostering critical thinking and Christ-centered, relational teaching. We recognize that your child’s education is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Those hours spent in the classroom help your child formulate their basis for truth and how they will critically examine everything they see and hear for the rest of their lives. Our teachers have strong relationships with Christ and are committed to not only educating a child but also being involved in their spiritual formation into adulthood.
Endeavor to Meet the Unique Learning Needs of Every Student
No child is the same or learns the same way. Because of our small class sizes and relational-style teaching, we can focus on each child’s individual needs, nurturing them as a whole person.
Discover the Difference Days Admissions Events
Join us in January for our 2021-2022 school year admissions events! "Discover the Difference Days" is our opportunity to share the unique distinctives of Desert Christian Schools with you. By attending this open house event, you and your family will have a chance to tour our campuses while meeting all of our excellent school administrators, faculty, and staff!
Preschool - 8th grade discover the difference day
Saturday, January 23, 2021 | 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 9415 E. Wrightstown Rd., 85715
High school discover the difference day
Saturday, January 30, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 7525 E. Speedway Blvd., 85710
Matching Gift Campaign
One of our alumni families would like to match the first $50,000 given during this year-end campaign.
On campuses, we see our annual scripture verse, “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but of power, love and discipline” 2 Timothy 1:7 lived out daily. We thank God for the outstanding faculty that come prepared each day, in spite of the ongoing pandemic, to teach and build relationships with our young people. Every day I see examples of a “can do” attitude and a commitment to making good things happen rather than adopting a "cancel mentality.”
This year, our fall fundraiser, A Night in the Desert, was limited in attendance but was a remarkable testament to our resiliency and commitment to telling the DCS story. It is a story that started long ago in 1986 with a handful of parents coming together to birth a new high school. Their heart’s desire was there would be a school, a spiritual oasis in the desert, that would teach the next generation with the God of the Bible as the central focus.
As we close this year and look to the next, would you once again consider a year-end gift?
Thank you for all your dedication, prayers, and financial support of Christian education and Desert Christian Schools–we could not do it without you!
You can drop off donations at any of our school offices, or mail donations to our business office at Desert Christian Schools, 7525 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710.
A Tribute to The Best of Broadway
This years fall musical production was a collaboration between current musical theatre students and alumni! Prerecorded, The Best of Broadway premiered on November 20, 2020 on Vimeo. Watch and enjoy this musical spectacular today with your family and friends!
If you would like to make a donation to musical theatre, all proceeds will be directed towards the production of The Best of Broadway! Your generous contribution is tax deductible and what makes productions like this possible!
Leading Edge Academy (Elementary), Gilbert, AZ
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Executive Director's Conference Room
In this episode of i.nspiration e.ducation, Chan and Mrs. T. explain the power of Socratic seminar use in the classroom.
Chan and Mrs. T pose that high-stakes testing (summative) with no formative feedback, inhibits learning.
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students
Desert Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.