Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Photo - Our NEW STREAM building. New rooms for Arts, Music, Technology and Library are in place, with a full garage door that opens to have concerts and events.

Best Glendale Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 2,219 students in Glendale, AZ.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Glendale, AZ include Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy, Dream City Christian School, and Grace Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is lower than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
46% of private elementary schools in Glendale, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Glendale Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Atonement Lutheran
Atonement Lutheran Photo - We celebrate a school wide Christmas with a great production
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
4001 W Beardsley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bayer Private School
Bayer Private School Photo - Bayer Private School
23555 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dream City Christian School
Dream City Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Gr: NS-12 | 775 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
5600 W Palmaire Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Photo - Our NEW STREAM building. New rooms for Arts, Music, Technology and Library are in place, with a full garage door that opens to have concerts and events.
(Catholic)
7521 N 57th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 931-7288
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 18 students
St. Louis The King School
St. Louis The King School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
4331 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arrowhead Christian Academy
(Christian)
4030 W Yorkshire Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 582-6871
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Autism Academy For Education And Development
Special Education School
6910 W Bell Rd., Ste C
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 525-6197
Gr: 5-12 | 95 students
Children's Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies
Special Education School
5430 W Glenn Dr
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 512-6211
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students
4425 West Olive Ave Suite 125
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602) 341-3240
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5911 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 938-4125
Gr: K-1 | 52 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Glendale, Arizona

Glendale, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3540 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 535-8888
Gr: 5-10 | 106 students

Overview

This Town (Glendale)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,219 Students
58,935 Students
% Average Students of Color
57%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
164 Teachers
4,908 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
9 courses
Average SAT score
1380
(Out of 1600)
1239

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,484
$11,247
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
59%
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$20 million
$527.55 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,946 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
90 Students
1,535 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
555 Students
11,022 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
19%
# Black Students
62 Students
2,644 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
426 Students
25,241 Students
% White Students
30%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
106 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
288 Students
15,459 Students
% of Others Students
20%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Glendale, AZ?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Glendale, AZ include Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy, Dream City Christian School, and Grace Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Glendale?
12 private elementary schools are located in Glendale.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Glendale?
Glendale private elementary schools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Glendale?
46% of private elementary schools in Glendale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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