Top 20 Best Maricopa County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 84 private high schools serving 21,431 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The best top ranked private high schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Creo Montessori School, Gateway Academy and Pathways Early College Academy, Inc..
The average tuition cost is $14,499, which is higher than the Arizona private high school average tuition cost of $13,856.
42% of private high schools in Maricopa County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Maricopa County Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Creo Farm School Middle & High School
Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo
Montessori School
21311 S Lindsey rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Creo Montessori School
Creo Montessori School Photo - We believe in educating the human potential by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and individuality. CREO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FAMILIES, AND A GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS.
Montessori School
1475 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
Gateway Academy
Gateway Academy Photo - Home of the Warriors!
Special Education School
(9)
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Fully Virtual High School
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(480) 248-1670
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Valley Christian Schools
Valley Christian Schools Photo - VCS, Chandler Campus. First day of school!
(Christian)
(10)
6900 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 705-8888
Grades: K-12
| 1,115 students
Brightmont Academy
Brightmont Academy Photo - Brightmont students and staff celebrate School Choice Week!
(2)
6990 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Grades: 1-12
| 50 students
Fusion Academy Scottsdale
Fusion Academy Scottsdale Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
8700 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
ACCEL
ACCEL Photo - outdoor learning
Special Education School
10251 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Grades: K-12
| 175 students
The ACES
The ACES Photo
Special Education School
(1)
6815 W. Cactus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Grades: NS-12
| 249 students
Autism Academy For Education & Development
Special Education School
(1)
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Grades: K-12
| 460 students
Banner Academy
Banner Academy Photo - At Banner Academy students have the opportunity to work and play with a variety of reptiles, birds and mammals.
Special Education School
(1)
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Grades: 4-12
| 44 students
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Grades: 6-12
| 89 students
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr, Ste 205
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Grades: 9-12
| students
Bourgade Catholic High School
Bourgade Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
4602 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Brophy College Preparatory
Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus
All-boys (Catholic)
4701 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Grades: 6-12
| 1,384 students
Canyon State Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
(2)
20061 E Rittenhouse Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2024
Grades: 4-12
| 333 students
Christ Greenfield School
Christ Greenfield School Photo - Friends!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(11)
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Grades: NS-12
| 445 students
Desert Garden Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Desert Marigold School
Waldorf School
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Grades: PK-12
| 284 students
Dobson-montessori School
Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Dream City Christian School
Dream City Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Grades: NS-12
| 760 students
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
Gilbert Christian Schools
Gilbert Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(6)
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Grades: PK-12
| 2,070 students
Gompers Private School
Gompers Private School Photo
Special Education School
6601 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Grades: 3-12
| 8 students
Lexis Preparatory School
Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus
Special Education School
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Grades: 1-12
| 81 students
New Way Academy
Special Education School
5048 East Oak Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Grades: 1-12
| 260 students
North Valley Christain Academy
North Valley Christain Academy Photo - Entrance to NVCA.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(14)
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Grades: PK-12
| 703 students
Northwest Christian School
Northwest Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(9)
16401 N. 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
Grades: PK-12
| 1,542 students
Notre Dame Preparatory
(Catholic)
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 837 students
Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory
Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory Photo
(Christian)
11875 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 992-8140
Grades: PK-12
| 287 students
Park City Independent
8860 E Chaparral Road Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(888) 866-4989
Grades: 6-12
| 357 students
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Grades: NS-12
| 481 students
Phoenix Country Day School
Phoenix Country Day School Photo - Core curriculum for students in pre-k through fourth grade is enhanced by the study of music, art, science, physical education, technology, library science, and Spanish. Faculty and staff work together to create a nurturing environment with small classes and a challenging, comprehensive curriculum.
(3)
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Grades: PK-12
| 741 students
9180 Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Grades: 6-12
| 439 students
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Maricopa County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5570 W Chandler Blvd Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 272-6807
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
610 E Bell Rd Ste 12
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(866) 780-9007
Grades: 3-12
| 37 students
Joyful Beginnings Academy (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9325 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 491-2210
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
1806 W Glenrosa Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 248-0656
Grades: K-9
| 89 students
2925 W Polk St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 278-6924
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
18540 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
Grades: PK-3
| 96 students
8133 W Cactus Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 487-1601
Grades: K-7
| 97 students
1565 E Warner Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(802) 524-8901
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
Parkway Childrens School (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
1751 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 266-5059
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
4002 N 18th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 264-4338
Grades: NS-6
| 151 students
3540 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 535-8888
Grades: 5-10
| 106 students
1030 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 949-8034
Grades: K-9
| 119 students
St. James Preschool (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
975 E Warner Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 345-9417
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students
3104 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-9060
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked private high schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Creo Montessori School, Gateway Academy and Pathways Early College Academy, Inc..
How many private high schools are located in Maricopa County, AZ?
84 private high schools are located in Maricopa County, AZ.
How much do private high schools cost in Maricopa County, AZ?
The average tuition cost is $14,499, which is higher than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $13,856.
How diverse are private high schools in Maricopa County, AZ?
Maricopa County, AZ private high schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Maricopa County, AZ?
42% of private high schools in Maricopa County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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