For the 2025-26 school year, there are 316 private daycares & preschools serving 47,502 students in Arizona.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Arizona include St. Michael's School, Casita Daycare & Preschool, and All Saints' Episcopal Day School.
The average tuition cost is $10,240, which is lower than the Arizona average tuition cost of $12,400.
46% of private daycares & preschools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Arizona Private Daycares & Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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.]( "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
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Tuition listed
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 35
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4001 W Beardsley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
'hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
18748 E Bohhona
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Gr: NS | 69 students
6300 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten![Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Lifelong learning and friendships start here!]( "Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Lifelong learning and friendships start here!")
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
5550 E 5th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5550
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5550
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Arcadia Montessori School![Arcadia Montessori School Photo - Come take a look at our campus! Schedule a tour today!]( "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
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 840-2342
Gr: NS-K | 271 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Gr: NS-12 | 442 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
23555 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1605 Mcculloch Blvd S
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-5465
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 854-5465
Gr: PK-10 | 271 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Calvary North Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14201 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-6922
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-6922
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Casita Daycare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1440 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Gr: 1-6 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chaparral Christia Community Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
6451 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3901 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 957-7010
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 957-7010
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
7525 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 901-5499
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 901-5499
Gr: PK-12 | 438 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Desert Christian Schools Pk12
(Christian)
9415 E. Wrightstown
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 901-5499
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 901-5499
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Tuition listed
Desert Marigold School
Waldorf School
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 30 students
Dobson-montessori School![Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.]( "Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Gr: NS-12 | 775 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2551 West Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-4189
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-4189
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
3925 E 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
Gr: NS-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Flagstaff Cooperative Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
850 N Bonito Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
Gr: PK-K | 200 students Tuition listed
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gr: PK-12 | 2,070 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
4341 S Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 638-8000
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 638-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 592 students Tuition listed
Grace Christian Academy![Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE]( "Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE")
(Christian)
1200 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
5600 W Palmaire Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guidepost Montessori At Peoria![Guidepost Montessori At Peoria Photo]( "Guidepost Montessori At Peoria Photo")
Montessori School
20565 Fletcher Way
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 562-3353
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 562-3353
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 50 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 789-7227
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 789-7227
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
4848 E Cactus Road, Ste 505-897
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 660-6474
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 660-6474
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Arizona?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Arizona include St. Michael's School, Casita Daycare & Preschool, and All Saints' Episcopal Day School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Arizona?
316 private daycares & preschools are located in Arizona.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Arizona?
The average tuition cost is $10,240, which is lower than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $12,400.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Arizona?
Arizona private daycares & preschools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
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