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Best Chandler Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 private schools serving 3,959 students in Chandler, AZ (there are 82 public schools, serving 69,983 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Chandler, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Chandler, AZ include St. Mary-basha Catholic School, New Vistas Center For Education, and Tri-city Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
32% of private schools in Chandler, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Chandler Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 35
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary-basha Catholic School
St. Mary-basha Catholic School Photo - Our students, faculty/staff and parents gather in prayer each morning in Mary's Garden.
(Catholic)
(3)
200 West Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate 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.
(Catholic)
1150 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tri-city Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(5)
2211 W Germann Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 245-7902
Gr: K-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Valley Christian Schools
Valley Christian Schools Photo - VCS, Chandler Campus. First day of school!
(Christian)
(15)
6900 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 705-8888
Gr: K-12 | 1,115 student Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Adobe Montessori School
Montessori School
6400 W Del Rio St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(408) 899-2980
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Adobe West
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
5540 W. Chandler Boulevard, Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 526-7090
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Card Academy Chandler
Special Education School
912 W Chandler Blvd Ste B-7
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 637-4566
Gr: 4-11 | 20 students
Casa Del Nino Bilingual Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
2625 W Queen Creek Rd Ste 6
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 963-2550
Gr: PK-1 | 48 students Tuition listed
Cenpatico Schools
Special Education School
290 S Cooper Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7169
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students
Chandler Jewish Preschool / Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
875 N Mcclintock Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 855-4333
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Desert Sun Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1512 W Elliot Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
FrenchAm Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
2031 N Arizona Ave, 2
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 681-6100
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1815 W. Chandler Boulevard
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 821-1234
Gr: NS-K
HOPE Christian Academy
(Christian)
1125 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 722-1445
Gr: NS-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids Discovery Club Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1825 S Alma School Road
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 917-0561
Gr: NS-PK
North Elm KinderCare
North Elm KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
150 N. Elm St.
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 961-4741
Gr: NS-PK
Oasis Recovery
2190 N Grace Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 917-9301
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
Queen Creek KinderCare
Queen Creek KinderCare Photo - Ocotillo KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
1919 West Queen Creek Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 786-1923
Gr: NS-PK
Risen Savior Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
23914 S Alma School Road
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 802-1505
Gr: PK-K | 99 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dominic Savio Academy
Special Education School
550 W Warner Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 659-5456
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
South Chandler KinderCare
South Chandler KinderCare Photo - KinderCare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1955 South Alma School Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 786-5125
Gr: NS-PK
Strong Foundations Academy
Daycare / Preschool
985 W Chandler Heights Rd # 4
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 738-3346
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Valley Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3700 W Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 786-4400
Gr: NS-PK | 224 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chandler, Arizona

Chandler, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5570 W Chandler Blvd Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 272-6807
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
3400 N Dobson Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 390-0971
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
1700 W Warner Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886
Gr: NS-6 | 108 students

Overview

This Town (Chandler)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
25 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,959 Students
80,123 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
291 Teachers
6,243 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
57%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,932
$12,290
Average Summer Program Cost
$900
$658
Average % on Financial Aid
79%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,275
$6,176
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$309.58 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,194 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
80 Students
1,887 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
304 Students
14,198 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
18%
# Black Students
66 Students
2,980 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,512 Students
30,827 Students
% White Students
41%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
1,705 Students
26,240 Students
% of Others Students
46%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Chandler, AZ?
The top-ranked private schools in Chandler, AZ include St. Mary-basha Catholic School, New Vistas Center For Education, and Tri-city Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Chandler?
25 private schools are located in Chandler.
How diverse are private schools in Chandler?
Chandler private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Chandler go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Chandler are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chandler?
32% of private schools in Chandler are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Chandler are often viewed compared to one another?

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