Top 5 Best Arizona Special Education Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 special education private schools serving 2,388 students in Arizona.
The best top ranked special education private schools in Arizona include Gateway Academy, Banner Academy and Gompers Private School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
3% of special education private schools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top Ranked Arizona Special Education Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
Desert Willow Educational Services
Special Education School
3953 E Paradise Falls Dr Unit 110
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-0401
Grades: 10-12
| 10 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
Abbie School
Abbie School Photo
Special Education School
5870 East 14th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
Grades: 3-12
| 88 students
The Aces-tempe
The Aces-tempe Photo - The ACES Tempe Campus
Special Education School
(1)
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Arizona International Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
12430 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-3419
Grades: 5-9
| 10 students
Ascend
Special Education School
1027 Spire Dr.
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 443-9290
Grades: 3-9
| 9 students
Aurora Day School
Special Education School
8155 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 209-1000
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
AZ Aspire Academy
Special Education School
(3)
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Grades: 1-12
| 45 students
Breakthrough Academy
Breakthrough Academy Photo
Special Education School
3427 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(866) 620-9380
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Cenpatico Schools
Special Education School
290 S Cooper Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7169
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
Children's Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies
Special Education School
5430 W Glenn Dr
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 915-0345
Grades: PK-12
| 42 students
Chrysalis Academy Day School For Children With Autism
Special Education School
600 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Desert Voices Oral Learning Center
Desert Voices Oral Learning Center Photo
Special Education School
3426 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 224-0598
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
Devereux
Special Education School
6436 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
The Foundation For Blind Children
Special Education School
1235 E Harmont Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 331-7901
Grades: Inquire with school
| 32 students
Hi-star Center For Children
Special Education School
5807 N. 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 548-3038
Grades: Inquire with school
| 45 students
Intermountain Academy
Special Education School
(2)
1100 W Fresno Street
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Grades: 1-12
| 89 students
Lexington Life Academy
Special Education School
4401 S White Mountain Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(480) 900-1009
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Life Development Institute
Special Education School
18001 N 79th Ave Ste B42
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 773-2774
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Lifeshare Educational Resources
Special Education School
875 S Cooper Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
Grades: 2-12
| 35 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Scottsdale
Special Education School
10617 N Hayden Rd Ste B101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-5675
Grades: 1-11
| 22 students
St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education
Special Education School
Mustang Road
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(928) 871-2810
Grades: 2-12
| 19 students
Sierra Academy Of Scottsdale
Special Education School
17800 N. Perimeter Dr #110
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 767-8659
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Valley Of The Sun School
Special Education School
1142 W Hatcher Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 216-6335
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Arizona?
The top ranked special education private schools in Arizona include Gateway Academy, Banner Academy and Gompers Private School.
How many special education private schools are located in Arizona?
31 special education private schools are located in Arizona.
How diverse are special education private schools in Arizona?
Arizona special education private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 40%.
What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
3% of special education private schools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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