The average private high school acceptance rate in Arizona is 84% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Arizona is Lexis Preparatory School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25%
95%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 76%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: K-12
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Rank: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 6-12
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
1000 Orme School Rd.
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 7-12
3090 E. Coronado Trail
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: 6-12
9180 Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
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: #15 - 1715. - 17.
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: #1818.
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: PK-12
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #2121.
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: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
20987 N John Wayne Pkwy #B104227
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(480) 577-2831
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(480) 577-2831
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
St. Michael Indian School![St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.]( "St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Seton Catholic Preparatory![Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.]( "Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
1150 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
1212 Warrior Way
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 445-6306
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 445-6306
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Truthful Beginnings![Truthful Beginnings Photo]( "Truthful Beginnings Photo")
Alternative School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1682 E Hwy 70
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
260 W Yavapai Street
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-5916
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-5916
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
2100 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 317-7914
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 317-7914
Rank: #3131.
Acceptance Rate: 94%
Grades: 4-12
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
6036 S 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 268-8686
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 268-8686
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Faith Christian Academy![Faith Christian Academy Photo - Chapel once a week. Special speakers to share God's Word]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo - Chapel once a week. Special speakers to share God's Word")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 6-12
3020 S Mission Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-10
2980 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 224-8022
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 224-8022
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Serenity Learning Center![Serenity Learning Center Photo]( "Serenity Learning Center Photo")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
2740 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Arizona average private high schools acceptance rate is 84% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Arizona?
The top ranked private high schools in Arizona include Lexis Preparatory School, The Aces-tempe and Xavier College Preparatory.
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