Valley Christian Schools Photo - VCS, Chandler Campus. First day of school!

Best 85226 Arizona Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,463 students in 85226, AZ (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,297 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in 85226, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private school in 85226, AZ is Valley Christian Schools.
33% of private schools in 85226, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

Top-Ranked 85226 Arizona Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
5540 W. Chandler Boulevard, Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 526-7090
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Chandler Jewish Preschool / Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
875 N Mcclintock Dr
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 855-4333
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
North Elm KinderCare
North Elm KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
150 N. Elm St.
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 961-4741
Gr: NS-PK
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 85226 Arizona

85226, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 85226, AZ?
The top-ranked private schools in 85226, AZ is Valley Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in 85226?
6 private schools are located in 85226.
How diverse are private schools in 85226?
85226 private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in 85226 go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in 85226 are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 85226?
33% of private schools in 85226 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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