The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Arizona is 86% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Arizona is Casita Daycare & Preschool, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 71%
Most Selective Private Elementary 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: #44.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #8 - 108. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
23555 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
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: #8 - 108. - 10.
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: #1111.
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 - 1412. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 6-12
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
1000 Orme School Rd.
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 7-12
3090 E. Coronado Trail
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Rank: #1515.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: 6-12
9180 Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: PK-12
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-5
3225 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
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: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
3257 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
4331 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
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: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
6351 N 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 242-1299
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 242-1299
Rank: #23 - 3023. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
4515 East Muirwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 403-9500
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 403-9500
Rank: #3131.
Tucson Hebrew Academy![Tucson Hebrew Academy Photo - Tucson Hebrew Academy's science, technology, engineering, and math curricula provide students with a hands-on approach to their learning, beneficial to their futures regardless of career choices. Our students are guided by the spirit of discovery and excitement by professionals who excel in their industry. Tucson Hebrew Academy Photo - Tucson Hebrew Academy's science, technology, engineering, and math curricula provide students with a hands-on approach to their learning, beneficial to their futures regardless of career choices. Our students are guided by the spirit of discovery and excitement by professionals who excel in their industry.]()

(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Grades: K-8
3888 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3888
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3888
Rank: #3232.
Desert Christian Schools Pk12
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-12
9415 E. Wrightstown
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 901-5499
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 901-5499
Rank: #3333.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus![Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus Photo - Mariachi program Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus Photo - Mariachi program]()

(Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: K-3
5951 S. 12th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 413-7945
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 413-7945
Rank: #34 - 5134. - 51.
AD![AD Photo - Welcome to Palms Christian School AD Photo - Welcome to Palms Christian School]()

(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-5
17475 W Bell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-3498
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-3498
Rank: #34 - 5134. - 51.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
20987 N John Wayne Pkwy #B104227
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(480) 577-2831
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(480) 577-2831
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Arizona average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 86% for 2025.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Arizona?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Arizona include Casita Daycare & Preschool, Lexis Preparatory School and The Aces-tempe.
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