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Most Selective Private Preschools in Arizona

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Arizona is 90% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Arizona is Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School, with an acceptance rate of 40%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 40% 95% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 84%

Most Selective Private Preschools in Arizona (2025-26)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School
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
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Country Day School
Phoenix Country Day School Photo - Core curriculum for students in pre-k through fourth grade is enhanced by the study of music, art, science, physical education, technology, library science, and Spanish. Faculty and staff work together to create a nurturing environment with small classes and a challenging, comprehensive curriculum.
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Rank: #33.
Bayer Private School
Bayer Private School Photo - Bayer Private School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
23555 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dobson-montessori School
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
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Montessori Center School
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-K
8625 N 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 678-4470
Rank: #66.
All Saints' Episcopal Day School
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
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
North Valley Christain Academy
North Valley Christain Academy Photo - Entrance to NVCA.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(14)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Pusch Ridge Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
10361 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 797-7527
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
St. Michael's School
St. Michael's School Photo - Nestled on three acres in east-central Tucson, St. Michael's School blends academic excellence with an open, spiritual atmosphere. Designed in Pueblo Revival style by famed Swiss-born architect Josias T. Joesler, our campus reflects the warmth and beauty of the Southwest, creating a space where students feel inspired, connected, and ready to learn.
(Episcopal)
(15)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Rank: #1010.
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School Photo
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: PK-12
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Castlehill Country Day School
Castlehill Country Day School Photo - Castlehill Rocks! 5th graders on our outdoor stage!
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-5
3225 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 795-0008
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
First Baptist Christian Academy
First Baptist Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1447 S 7th Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Pilgrim Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
3257 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
St. Louis The King School
St. Louis The King School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
4331 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral School
SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral School Photo - SS. Simon & Jude School's has TEN MILLION DOLLARS in campus improvements over the past decade. We are now celebrating our 70th anniversary! We are fully accredited by the WCEA.
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
6351 N 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 242-1299
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Summit School
Summit School Photo - Toddler through 8th grade Nationally Accredited
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
4515 East Muirwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 403-9500
Rank: #1717.
Desert Christian Schools Pk12
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-12
9415 E. Wrightstown
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 901-5499
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Aldea Montessori
Aldea Montessori Photo - Our beautiful natural playground!
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-K
15639 N 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 485-0276
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Atonement Lutheran
Atonement Lutheran Photo - We celebrate a school wide Christmas with a great production
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
4001 W Beardsley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Christ The King Catholic School and Parish
Christ The King Catholic School and Parish Photo - It's a great day to be a Cougar!
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1551 E Dana Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Dream City Christian School
Dream City Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
5600 W Palmaire Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
International School of Arizona
International School of Arizona Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Phoenix Christian School Pk-8
Phoenix Christian School Pk-8 Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2425 N 26th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 956-9330
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
St. Gregory School
St. Gregory School Photo - A Christ-centered curriculum.
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
3440 N 18th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 266-9527
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
St. Mary-basha Catholic School
St. Mary-basha Catholic School Photo - Our students, faculty/staff and parents gather in prayer each morning in Mary's Garden.
(Catholic)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
200 West Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
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.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Tempe Christian PreSchool
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-PK
3929 S Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 838-2866
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Tempe Montessori School Ltd
Tempe Montessori School Ltd Photo - Children learn to associate the world with what they already know and have experienced. First step in growing a love for learning.
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
410 S. El Dorado Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 966-7606
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Truthful Beginnings
Truthful Beginnings Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1682 E Hwy 70
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
United Christian School
United Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
903 Finnie Flat Rd
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-0415
Rank: #18 - 3218. - 32.
Wickenburg Christian Academy
Wickenburg Christian Academy Photo - WCA students used special glasses that were donated so they could experience the Solar Eclipse in what may be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Now, there's a bright idea!
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
260 W Yavapai Street
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-5916
Rank: #3333.
HOPE Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: NS-8
1125 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 722-1445
Rank: #34 - 4134. - 41.
Arrowhead Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
14801 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 776-2322
Rank: #34 - 4134. - 41.
Cross Of Glory Lutheran School
Cross Of Glory Lutheran School Photo - K-8 students performing a Christmas program
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
10111 W. Jomax. Rd.
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 224-8841
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