For the 2026 school year, there are 512 private schools serving 78,174 students in Arizona (there are 2,468 public schools, serving 1,123,227 students). 7% of all K-12 students in Arizona attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $11,496 for elementary schools and $15,442 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Arizona include Phoenix Country Day School, The Orme School, and Notre Dame Preparatory.
The average acceptance rate is 86% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 39% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Overview
This State (AZ)
US
# Schools
512 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
78,174 Students
5,709,187 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6,243 Teachers
507,757 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1233
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,359
$15,012
Average Summer Program Cost
$658
$1,152
Average % on Financial Aid
58%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,176
$7,073
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$283.62 million
$60.79 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.65
# American Indian Students
2,194 Students
30,181 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
1,887 Students
265,374 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,198 Students
508,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
9%
# Black Students
2,980 Students
417,245 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
30,827 Students
2,938,314 Students
% White Students
40%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
156 Students
22,255 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
24,291 Students
1,471,961 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Arizona Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular cities: Phoenix (99 schools), Tucson (92 schools), Scottsdale (46 schools), Mesa (31 schools), Chandler (25 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Arizona?
The top-ranked private schools in Arizona include Phoenix Country Day School, The Orme School, and Notre Dame Preparatory.
How many private schools are located in Arizona?
There are 512 private schools are located in Arizona.
How much do private schools cost in Arizona?
The average private school tuition in Arizona is $11,496 for elementary schools and $15,442 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Arizona?
Approximately 39% of students in Arizona private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Arizona go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Arizona attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
Which private schools in Arizona are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Arizona include: Navajo Mission Preparatory School vs. Immanuel Mission School, Alfarero Baptist Schools vs. Sahuarita Christian Academy, The Orme School vs. Verde Valley School
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