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Best Arizona Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 31 private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 11,127 students in Arizona. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arizona.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona include Gateway Academy, Canyon State Academy, and New Way Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,639, which is higher than the Arizona private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,274.
50% of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 31

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 31

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona (2026-27)

Brightmont Academy Photo
Brightmont Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
6990 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
(2)
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Casas Christian School Photo
Casas Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
10801 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 297-0922
(27)
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Gateway Academy Photo
Gateway Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
(10)
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Fusion Academy Scottsdale Photo
Fusion Academy Scottsdale
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
8700 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
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Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep Photo
Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep
Gr: NS-12 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Islamic
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
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Banner Academy Photo
Banner Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
(1)
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Bayer Private School Photo
Bayer Private School
Gr: PK-4 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
23555 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
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Bella Vista College Prepratory School Photo
Bella Vista College Prepratory School
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
(4)
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Brightmont Academy - Deer Valley Photo
Brightmont Academy - Deer Valley
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
2222 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Ste 110
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 738-0710
(4)
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Map of Canyon State Academy
Canyon State Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13
20061 E Rittenhouse Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2009
(2)
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Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo
Creo Farm School Middle & High School
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Montessori School
21311 S Lindsey rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
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Desert Christian School Photo
Desert Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 438 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
7525 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 901-5499
(43)
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Dream City Christian School Photo
Dream City Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 775 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
(4)
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Green Fields School Photo
Green Fields School
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8
6000 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
(4)
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International School of Arizona Photo
International School of Arizona
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
(5)
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The Jones-Gordon School Photo
The Jones-Gordon School
Gr: 1-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
4800 E Doubletree Ranch Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 563-5588
(4)
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Map of New Way Academy
New Way Academy
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
5048 East Oak Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
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North Valley Christain Academy Photo
North Valley Christain Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 771 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
(14)
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Northwest Christian School Photo
Northwest Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,618 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 34
Christian
16401 N. 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
(9)
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Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory Photo
Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
11875 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 509-8583
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona include Gateway Academy, Canyon State Academy, and New Way Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Arizona?
31 private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Arizona.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in Arizona?
The average tuition cost is $15,639, which is higher than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $11,274.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona?
Arizona private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
50% of private elementary schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
32
Private Schools
11,127
Students
$15,639
Avg. Tuition
21%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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