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Avondale Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,500 students in Avondale, AZ, 9% of all K-12 students in Avondale, AZ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
83% of private schools in Avondale, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Avondale Private Schools (2026)

Map of John Paul Ii Catholic High School
John Paul Ii Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
Catholic
3120 N 137 Ave
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
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Map of St. John Paul Ii Catholic High School
St. John Paul Ii Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
Catholic
3120 N 137th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
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Map of St. John Paul Ii Roman Catholic High School
St. John Paul Ii Roman Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
3120 N 137th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
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Map of St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School
St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
13720 W Thomas Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-0945
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Map of Cornerstone Kidz
Cornerstone Kidz
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
11301 W Indian School Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-7217
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Map of La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
13003 W Mcdowell Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 935-9222
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Avondale, AZ Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+100.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
1,500
Students
+244.8% (+1,065 students) 10-yr
24
Avg. Class Size
58%
Students of Color
+70.6% (+24.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-22.2% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Avondale)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
513 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearAvondale, AZ Total Schools
20256
20246
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
1,500 Students
78,857 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAvondale, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025250172179
2024250168172
2023182164174
2022182168185
2021182165180
2020182155171
2019182156175
2018182155172
2017145159180
2016145153178
2015145127167
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% Students of Color
58%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAvondale, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202558%39%34%
202458%38%34%
202344%40%33%
202244%39%33%
202144%39%32%
202044%40%32%
201944%38%31%
201844%37%31%
201734%37%32%
201634%37%32%
201534%35%32%
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0.66
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearAvondale, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20250.660.710.65
20240.660.710.65
20230.720.710.65
20220.720.700.64
20210.720.700.64
20200.720.710.64
20190.720.690.63
20180.720.690.63
20170.650.690.61
20160.650.690.61
20150.650.690.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
3%
# Asian Students
102 Students
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
7%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAvondale, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20257%2%5%
20247%3%5%
20237%2%5%
20227%2%4%
20217%2%4%
20207%2%4%
20197%2%4%
20187%2%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
666 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAvondale, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202544%19%9%
202444%19%9%
202321%20%9%
202221%19%8%
202121%20%9%
202021%20%9%
201921%18%8%
201821%18%8%
201714%17%8%
201614%17%8%
201514%14%8%
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# Black Students
17 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAvondale, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20232%3%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
538 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
36%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAvondale, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202536%40%52%
202436%41%52%
202337%38%52%
202237%40%54%
202137%40%54%
202037%41%54%
201937%43%56%
201837%43%56%
201742%45%58%
201642%45%58%
201542%44%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
174 Students
24,581 Students
% of Others Students
12%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAvondale, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202512%32%26%
202412%30%26%
202332%33%25%
202232%33%25%
202132%31%25%
202032%30%24%
201932%31%24%
201832%31%23%
201740%29%22%
201640%29%22%
201540%32%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
104 Teachers
6,276 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAvondale, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202322:113:111:1
202222:113:111:1
202122:113:111:1
202022:113:112:1
201922:113:112:1
201822:113:112:1
201718:113:112:1
201618:113:112:1
201518:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
24 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Avondale, AZ?
How many private schools are located in Avondale?
6 private schools are located in Avondale.
How diverse are private schools in Avondale?
Avondale private schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Avondale go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Avondale are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Avondale?
83% of private schools in Avondale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Avondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Avondale include: Cornerstone Kidz vs. St. Thomas Aquinas Grade School

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