Top 5 Best Arizona Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,964 students in Arizona.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Arizona include Dobson-montessori School, International School Of Tucson and Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
24% of private schools with special program emphasis in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Arizona Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
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
International School Of Tucson
International School Of Tucson Photo - When science hits the roof!!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Grades: NS-8
| 284 students
Verde Valley School
Verde Valley School Photo - Write, score and perform an original musical. Create your own violin in welding class and play it with the VVS rock or jazz band! Our approach to the arts is student-centered, performance-based and quite unique.
Special Program Emphasis
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
The Alexandria Academy
Special Program Emphasis
13940 W Meeker Blvd # 115/ # 180
Sun City West, AZ 85375
(818) 400-5020
Grades: Inquire with school
| 21 students
FrenchAm Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
2031 N Arizona Ave, 2
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 681-6100
Grades: NS-PK
| 34 students
Laurie McGill
Laurie McGill Photo - Traditional Farsi meal
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
4625 East River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-8908
Grades: NS-PK
| 80 students
The Little Ranch School
Special Program Emphasis
1125 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
Grades: PK-5
| 67 students
Resurrection Lutheran Child Development Center
Special Program Emphasis (Other Lutheran)
11575 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 575-1521
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
St. Matthew School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
320 N 20th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 254-0611
Grades: K-8
| 159 students
Santa Cruz Training Programs I
Special Program Emphasis
70 E La Castellana Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-6271
Grades: NS
| 43 students
Satori
Special Program Emphasis
3801 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 408-8075
Grades: PK-1
| 58 students
Shearim Torah High School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
6530 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 324-3406
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Tucson Waldorf School
Tucson Waldorf School Photo - First Grade Students are welcomed each year with a Rose Ceremony, welcoming the newest class from the Playgarden to the Grades!
Special Program Emphasis
3605 E River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-1032
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
webTipping Point Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5334 E Thunderbird Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 944-2220
Grades: PK-12
| 128 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Arizona?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Arizona include Dobson-montessori School, International School Of Tucson and Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona?
17 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Arizona?
Arizona private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
24% of private schools with special program emphasis in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Recent Articles

Montessori Schools
Montessori Schools
Montessori schools are popular world-wide with parents of children in the primary grades.
How To Find A Summer Program
How To Find A Summer Program
Sending your children to a summer program or camp keeps them active in fun-filled settings. We explore your options.
Leadership, Legacy, and Learning: Pillars of Top Schools
Leadership, Legacy, and Learning: Pillars of Top Schools
We explore the key elements contributing to the success of leading private schools, highlighting the importance of strong leadership, a rich legacy, and a focus on comprehensive learning experiences.