For the 2025 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private high schools serving 2,770 students in Arizona.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Arizona include Notre Dame Preparatory, Xavier College Preparatory, and Seton Catholic Preparatory.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Arizona private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
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 High 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
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: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Arizona?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Arizona include Notre Dame Preparatory, Xavier College Preparatory, and Seton Catholic Preparatory.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Arizona?
4 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Arizona.
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