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Best Arizona Private Schools Offering Equestrian Sport (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools offering equestrian as an interscholastic sport serving 485 students in Arizona.
The top ranked offering equestrian sport private schools in Arizona include The Orme School, Verde Valley School, and Gateway Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.

Top Private Schools Offering Equestrian Sport in Arizona (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Academy
Gateway Academy Photo - Home of the Warriors!
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Breakthrough Academy
Breakthrough Academy Photo
Special Education School
3427 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(866) 620-9380
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canyon State Academy
(2)
20061 E Rittenhouse Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2009
Gr: 2-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
The Orme School
The Orme School Photo - Caravan offers a unique outdoor adventure and academic program for students. Led by faculty, class-sized trips explore Southwest's stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. Camping in National Parks or wilderness, students gain outdoor skills and delve into the region's natural and human history. Caravan grants academic credits for graduation.
1000 Orme School Rd.
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Verde Valley School
Verde Valley School Photo - Write, score and perform an original musical. Create your own violin in welding class and play it with the VVS rock or jazz band! Our approach to the arts is student-centered, performance-based and quite unique.
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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