The average private school acceptance rate in Arizona is 87% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Arizona is Casita Daycare & Preschool, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
85%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 68%
Most Selective Private Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Casita Daycare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-6
1440 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lexis Preparatory School![Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus]( "Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-12
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: K-12
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School![Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo]( "Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Xavier College Preparatory
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 9-12
4710 N 5th St
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3772
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3772
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Pangaea Schoolhouse
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-6
9375 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 788-2672
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 788-2672
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
23555 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Creo Farm School Middle & High School![Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo]( "Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 7-12
21311 S Lindsey rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
New Way Academy
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 1-12
5048 East Oak Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Brophy College Preparatory![Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus]( "Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus")
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 6-12
4701 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 6-12
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
1000 Orme School Rd.
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 7-12
3090 E. Coronado Trail
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-K
8625 N 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 678-4470
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 678-4470
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
All Saints' Episcopal Day School![All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo - The sixth grade class trip to Bisbee]( "All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo - The sixth grade class trip to Bisbee")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: PK-8
6300 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: 6-12
9180 Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Notre Dame Preparatory
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Pardes Jewish Day School![Pardes Jewish Day School Photo - Pardes Jewish Day School has an excellent Middle School from 5th-8th grade.Our graduating students enter AP and Honor classes in their respective High Schools]( "Pardes Jewish Day School Photo - Pardes Jewish Day School has an excellent Middle School from 5th-8th grade.Our graduating students enter AP and Honor classes in their respective High Schools")
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
12753 N Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-9141
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-9141
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Pusch Ridge Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
10361 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 797-7527
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 797-7527
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Salpointe Catholic High School![Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School]( "Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
1545 E Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
West Valley Christain School![West Valley Christain School Photo]( "West Valley Christain School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
16260 W. Van Buren St.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 234-2100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 234-2100
Rank: #2828.
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: PK-12
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-5
3225 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
First Baptist Christian Academy![First Baptist Christian Academy Photo]( "First Baptist Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-9
1447 S 7th Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
3257 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
4331 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
St. Timothy Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-8
2520 S Alma School Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
6351 N 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 242-1299
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 242-1299
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average private schools acceptance rate?
The Arizona average private schools acceptance rate is 87% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Arizona?
The top ranked private schools in Arizona include Casita Daycare & Preschool, Lexis Preparatory School and The Aces-tempe.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Arizona?
The most selective private high school in Arizona is Lexis Preparatory School, with an acceptance rate of 25%. The most selective private elementary school is Casita Daycare & Preschool, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
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