Best Arizona Private Schools (2022-23)
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 447 private schools serving 66,327 students in Arizona (there are 2,431 public schools, serving 1,105,127 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Arizona are educated in private schools compared to the national average of 10%.
The average private school tuition is $9,763 for elementary schools and $15,113 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Arizona include Casas Christian School, Bella Vista College Preparatory School and The Gregory School.
The average acceptance rate is 89% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 39% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Arizona Private Schools by County (2022-23)
Popular cities: Phoenix (93 schools), Tucson (82 schools), Scottsdale (39 schools), Mesa (29 schools), Chandler (22 schools).
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