Desert Christian Schools

Desert Christian Schools is an independent, inter-denominational Christian covenant school partnering with parents who desire to see their children raised “…in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4). The Mission of Desert Christian Schools is to pursue excellence in Christian education, foster Christ-centered relationships, and endeavor to meet the unique learning needs of every student.

Since our founding in 1986 as a highschool, we have grown to include a second campus for Preschool to 8th grade. Today, DCS represents more than sixty area churches as Tucson’s only independent, comprehensive Preschool – 12th-grade Christian school. DCS is governed by a parent-elected Board of Trustees, staffed by licensed, qualified faculty and is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

How your tax credit helps: During the 2019-2020 school year, 80% of our students received some form of tax credit scholarship funding. 30% of those students were fully funded by tax credit scholarships!