For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 alternative private preschools serving 698 students in Arizona.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Arizona include Chaparral Christia Community Schools and Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Arizona private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
86% of alternative private preschools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Arizona Alternative Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chaparral Christia Community Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
6451 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
13831 N 94th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
Gr: PK-K | 307 students
Acton Academy Phoenix
Alternative School
3330 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(978) 795-4342
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(978) 795-4342
Gr: PK-7 | 25 students
Camelback Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
3900 E Stanford Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 957-0215
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 957-0215
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Sports: 1
Early Education Center
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3501 E Chandler Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 759-4047
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 759-4047
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
Global Schools Starseed And Urantian Child & Teens
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
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Alternative School (Christian)
1682 E Hwy 70
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Arizona?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Arizona include Chaparral Christia Community Schools and Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Arizona?
7 alternative private preschools are located in Arizona.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Arizona?
Arizona alternative private preschools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 36%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
86% of alternative private preschools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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