Best Arizona Private Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 447 private schools serving 66,607 students in Arizona (there are 2,430 public schools, serving 1,101,651 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 $9,356 for elementary schools and $13,772 for high schools (view national tuition averages).

The best top ranked private schools in Arizona include Gateway Academy, Casas Christian School and Bella Vista College Preparatory School.

The average acceptance rate is 89% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 40% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.

53% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).