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Best Arizona Private Preschools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private preschools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 7,772 students in Arizona. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arizona.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona include St. Thomas The Apostle School, Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep, and Bayer Private School.
The average tuition cost is $12,904, which is higher than the Arizona private preschool average tuition cost of $9,269.
67% of private preschools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

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

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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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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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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Guidepost Montessori At Peoria Photo
Guidepost Montessori At Peoria
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Montessori School
20565 Fletcher Way
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 562-3353
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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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North Valley Christian Academy Photo
North Valley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 741 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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Phoenix Christian Preparatory School Photo
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 670 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
(2)
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Map of St. Thomas The Apostle School
St. Thomas The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
4510 N 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
(1)
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Scottsdale Christian Academy Photo
Scottsdale Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,033 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
14400 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-5100
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Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale Photo
Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale
Gr: NS-6 | 92 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Montessori School
20624 N 76th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(442) 267-6305
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Payson Christian School Photo
Payson Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1000 E Frontier ST
Payson, AZ 85541
(928) 474-8050
(3)
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Summit School Photo
Summit School
Gr: NS-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
4515 East Muirwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 403-9500
(6)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona include St. Thomas The Apostle School, Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep, and Bayer Private School.
How many private preschools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Arizona?
15 private preschools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Arizona.
How much do private preschools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in Arizona?
The average tuition cost is $12,904, which is higher than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $9,269.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona?
Arizona private preschools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
67% of private preschools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Private Schools
7,772
Students
$12,904
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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