For the 2026 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon private schools serving 4,490 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Arizona include Xavier College Preparatory, St. Mary-basha Catholic School, and Notre Dame Preparatory.
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 (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Notre Dame Preparatory
(Catholic)
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Blue Ribbon year: 2022 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agnes Catholic School
(Catholic)
2311 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 244-0349
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 244-0349
Gr: K-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 22 students
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
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition listed
200 West Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 1998 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4510 N 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 1998, 2006 Tuition listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 35 Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tucson Hebrew Academy![Tucson Hebrew Academy Photo - Tucson Hebrew Academy's science, technology, engineering, and math curricula provide students with a hands-on approach to their learning, beneficial to their futures regardless of career choices. Our students are guided by the spirit of discovery and excitement by professionals who excel in their industry.]( "Tucson Hebrew Academy Photo - Tucson Hebrew Academy's science, technology, engineering, and math curricula provide students with a hands-on approach to their learning, beneficial to their futures regardless of career choices. Our students are guided by the spirit of discovery and excitement by professionals who excel in their industry.")
(Jewish)
3888 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3888
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-3888
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Xavier College Preparatory
All-girls (Catholic)
4710 N 5th St
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3772
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3772
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 student Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Chapel Christian School
(Christian)
8725 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-2100
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-2100
Gr: K-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4
14403 N 75th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 334-9171
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 334-9171
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Arizona?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Arizona include Xavier College Preparatory, St. Mary-basha Catholic School, and Notre Dame Preparatory.
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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