For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 38 students in El Mirage, AZ (there are 7 public schools, serving 5,232 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in El Mirage, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
50% of private schools in El Mirage, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in El Mirage, AZ (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Our Lady Of The Sun Catholic Church
(Catholic)
12546 W Peoria Ave
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 213-5478
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 213-5478
Grades: 1-12
| 38 students
Valley Child Care & Learning Center - Elementary Mirage
Daycare / Preschool
14085 N Dysart Rd.
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 486-7600
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 486-7600
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in El Mirage, AZ?
2 private schools are located in El Mirage, AZ.
What percentage of students in El Mirage go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in El Mirage are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in El Mirage?
50% of private schools in El Mirage are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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