For the 2026 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 1,934 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Arizona include St. Thomas The Apostle School, St. Agnes Catholic School, and St. Cyril Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
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 Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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 elementary schools in Arizona?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Arizona include St. Thomas The Apostle School, St. Agnes Catholic School, and St. Cyril Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Arizona?
7 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Arizona.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Arizona?
Arizona blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
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