Top 20 Best Maricopa County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 224 private preschools serving 33,785 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The best top ranked private preschools in Maricopa County, AZ include Creo Montessori School, Bayer Private School and Desert Marigold School.
The average tuition cost is $8,560, which is higher than the Arizona private preschool average tuition cost of $7,675.
41% of private preschools in Maricopa County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Maricopa County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
9606 E Kalil Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-3130
Grades: NS-1
| students
All Saints' Episcopal Day School
All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo - The sixth grade class trip to Bisbee
(Episcopal)
6300 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students
Arcadia Montessori School
Arcadia Montessori School Photo - Come take a look at our campus! Schedule a tour today!
Montessori School
5115 E Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 840-2342
Grades: NS-K
| 271 students
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Grades: NS-12
| 249 students
Bayer Private School
Bayer Private School Photo - Bayer Private School
Special Program Emphasis
23555 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Calvary North Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14201 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-6922
Grades: NS-PK
| 66 students
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Grades: NS-8
| 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
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3901 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 957-7010
Grades: PK-8
| 576 students
Christ The King Catholic School and Parish
Christ The King Catholic School and Parish Photo - It's a great day to be a Cougar!
(Catholic)
(3)
1551 E Dana Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Cross Roads Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
7901 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 371-0741
Grades: PK-K
| 195 students
Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1365 E Elliot Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
Grades: PK-K
| 255 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
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
Glenview Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6801 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 931-1846
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
5600 W Palmaire Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
International School of Arizona
International School of Arizona Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Grades: NS-8
| 317 students
Lincoln Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
303 E Eva St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-3731
Grades: NS-K
| 243 students
New Vistas Academy
New Vistas Academy Photo - Students display their four foot trophy after winning the Arizona State Science and Engineering Fair held by Intel, Helios and other high-tech companies. New Vistas was also named the Top Science and Engineering School in the Elementary Division in the State of Arizona.
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 35
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Grades: PK-6
| 410 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
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
(Catholic)
(3)
2117 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Photo - Our NEW STREAM building. New rooms for Arts, Music, Technology and Library are in place, with a full garage door that opens to have concerts and events.
(Catholic)
7521 N 57th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 931-7288
Grades: PK-8
| 311 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
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 Christian School Pk-8
Phoenix Christian School Pk-8 Photo
(Christian)
2425 N 26th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 956-9330
Grades: PK-8
| 160 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
Quality Interactive Montessori School @ Spur Cross
Quality Interactive Montessori School @ Spur Cross Photo - Playground structure, covered veranda for lunch and a basketball court are available to our children.
Montessori School
(4)
38424 N Spur Cross Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Grades: NS-6
| 119 students
5656 E Greenway Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
St. Agnes Catholic School
(Catholic)
2311 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 244-1451
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
4715 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-5364
Grades: PK-8
| 656 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 preschools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked private preschools in Maricopa County, AZ include Creo Montessori School, Bayer Private School and Desert Marigold School.
How many private preschools are located in Maricopa County, AZ?
224 private preschools are located in Maricopa County, AZ.
How much do private preschools cost in Maricopa County, AZ?
The average tuition cost is $8,560, which is higher than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $7,675.
How diverse are private preschools in Maricopa County, AZ?
Maricopa County, AZ private preschools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Maricopa County, AZ?
41% of private preschools in Maricopa County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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