For the 2025 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon private schools serving 4,501 students in Arizona.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Arizona include Notre Dame Preparatory, Xavier College Preparatory, and St. Agnes Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Arizona Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Students
Year
Notre Dame Preparatory
(Catholic)
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
863 students
Year: 2022
St. Agnes Catholic School
(Catholic)
2311 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 244-0349
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 244-0349
249 students
Year: n/a
St. Cyril Elementary School![St. Cyril Elementary School Photo - A first and second grade homeroom working their calendar activities.]( "St. Cyril Elementary School Photo - A first and second grade homeroom working their calendar activities.")
(Catholic)
4725 E Pima Street
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 991-9241
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 991-9241
378 students
Year: 2004
200 West Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
384 students
Year: 1998
4510 N 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
585 students
Year: 1998, 2006
Seton Catholic Preparatory![Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.]( "Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.")
(Catholic)
1150 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
582 students
Year: 2017
Xavier College Preparatory
All-girls (Catholic)
4710 N 5th St
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3772
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3772
1,122 students
Year: 2024
Calvary Chapel Christian School
(Christian)
8725 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-2100
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-2100
203 students
Year: n/a
14403 N 75th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 334-9171
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 334-9171
25 students
Year: n/a
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Arizona?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Arizona include Notre Dame Preparatory, Xavier College Preparatory, and St. Agnes Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Arizona?
10 blue ribbon private schools are located in Arizona.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Arizona?
Arizona blue ribbon private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
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