Best Arizona Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 485 private schools serving 70,864 students in Arizona (there are 2,474 public schools, serving 1,138,681 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Arizona are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).

The average private school tuition is $9,940 for elementary schools and $13,856 for high schools (view national tuition averages).

The best private schools in Arizona include The Gregory School, Gateway Academy and Pathways Early College Academy, Inc..

The average acceptance rate is 88% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 40% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.

50% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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.

Gateway Academy Photo - Home of the Warriors!

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.

New Gains Academy (Microschool) Photo - Arizona Microschool Phoenix Microschool Best private school Phoenix AZ

Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo

The Gregory School Photo - Small class sizes and outstanding faculty allow students to delve deeply into subjects, pursue their passions, and discover new interests. Learn about academics: www.gregoryschool.org/academics

Our Lady Of Joy Photo - Our Lady of Joy Catholic Preschool is a faith filled school community driven by academic excellence. We are regarded as the top preschool in the North Valley area.

Grace Christian Academny Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE

Banner Academy Photo - At Banner Academy students have the opportunity to work and play with a variety of reptiles, birds and mammals.

St. Cyril Elementary School Photo - Welcome to all! We are located on the northeast corner of Pima and Swan. Enter from Swan just north of the Church.

Rancho Solano Preparatory School - Lower School Campus Photo - Our IT/STEM classes start in Pre-K 3 where students learn basic skills and progress to digital projects. They also learn robotics, coding, and circuits through the use of the Dash and Dot robotics program.

Queen Creek KinderCare Photo - Ocotillo KinderCare Front

Verde Valley Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Verde Valley Adventist School

Emmanuel Lutheran School Photo - Emmanuel is more than a school; we are a home for the whole family.

Trinity Christian School Photo - Our Office Service Team is always happy to help! Stop by, give us a call, or send us an email.

Scottsdale Christian Academy Photo - Our new Innovation and Creation Hub allows students to learn the engineering process with 3D printers and a state of the laser cutter.

Top Ranked Arizona Private Schools by County (2024)

County

# Schools

# Students

% of K-12 Students in Private Schools

476

881

1,111

464

<1%

311

48,177

1,025

809

13,328

591

622

1,703

1,632

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Arizona?

The best private schools in Arizona include The Gregory School, Gateway Academy and Pathways Early College Academy, Inc..

How many private schools are located in Arizona?

485 private schools are located in Arizona.

How much do private schools cost in Arizona?

The average private school tuition in Arizona is $9,940 for elementary schools and $13,856 for high schools

How diverse are private schools in Arizona?

Arizona private schools are approximately 40% minority students (view national minority students).

What percentage of students in Arizona go to private school?

6% of all K-12 students in Arizona are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?

50% of private schools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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