For the 2025 school year, there are 304 private schools serving 55,361 students in Maricopa County, AZ (there are 1,307 public schools, serving 746,670 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Maricopa County, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Brophy College Preparatory, Gateway Academy, and All Saints' Episcopal Day School.
The average tuition cost is $13,843, which is higher than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $12,240.
Top Ranked Maricopa County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Creo Farm School Middle & High School![Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo]( "Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo")
Montessori School
21311 S Lindsey rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Creo Montessori School![Creo Montessori School Photo - We believe in educating the human potential by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and individuality. CREO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FAMILIES, AND A GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS.]( "Creo Montessori School Photo - We believe in educating the human potential by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and individuality. CREO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FAMILIES, AND A GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS.")
Montessori School
1475 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 35
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Grades: PK-6
| 569 students
Fully Virtual High School
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(480) 248-1670
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(480) 248-1670
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
4001 W Beardsley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
6990 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Grades: 1-12
| 50 students
Fusion Academy Scottsdale![Fusion Academy Scottsdale Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Scottsdale Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
8700 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
'hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
18748 E Bohhona
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Grades: NS
| 69 students
Accel![Accel Photo - outdoor learning]( "Accel Photo - outdoor learning")
Special Education School
10251 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
6815 W. Cactus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Grades: K-12
| 392 students
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
All Saints' Episcopal Day School![All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo - The sixth grade class trip to Bisbee]( "All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo - The sixth grade class trip to Bisbee")
(Episcopal)
6300 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students
Annunciation Catholic School![Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Weekly Mass]( "Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Weekly Mass")
(Catholic)
32648 N Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 361-8234
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 361-8234
Grades: K-8
| 247 students
Arcadia Montessori School![Arcadia Montessori School Photo - Come take a look at our campus! Schedule a tour today!]( "Arcadia Montessori School Photo - Come take a look at our campus! Schedule a tour today!")
Montessori School
5115 E Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 840-2342
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 840-2342
Grades: NS-K
| 271 students
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Grades: NS-12
| 249 students
6036 S 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 268-8686
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 268-8686
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Grades: K-12
| 2,292 students
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Grades: 4-12
| 37 students
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr, Ste 205
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4602 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Brophy College Preparatory![Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus]( "Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus")
All-boys (Catholic)
4701 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Grades: 6-12
| 1,381 students
Calvary North Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14201 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-6922
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-6922
Grades: NS-PK
| 66 students
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
20061 E Rittenhouse Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2009
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2009
Grades: 2-12
| 234 students
Chaparral Christia Community Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
6451 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Grades: PK-8
| 488 students
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3901 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 957-7010
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 957-7010
Grades: PK-8
| 576 students
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Desert Marigold School
Waldorf School
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Grades: PK-12
| 284 students
Devereux
Special Education School
6436 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Dobson-montessori School![Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.]( "Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
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Maricopa County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Afm Chandler Montessori (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
5570 W Chandler Blvd Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 272-6807
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 272-6807
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
Calvary Christian School (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
19248 E. San Tan Blvd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 988-4241
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 988-4241
Grades: NS
| n/a students
Desert Shadows Montessori (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
6709 E University Drive
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 830-5887
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 830-5887
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
Guiding Light School (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6750 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 246-9989
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 246-9989
Grades: K
| 63 students
610 E Bell Rd Ste 12
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(866) 780-9007
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(866) 780-9007
Grades: 3-12
| 37 students
Joyful Beginnings Academy (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9325 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 491-2210
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 491-2210
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
Martin Luther School-phoenix (Closed 2010)
(Other Lutheran)
1806 W Glenrosa Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 248-0656
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 248-0656
Grades: K-9
| 89 students
Mission Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
2925 W Polk St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 278-6924
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 278-6924
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Montessori Day Schools Lakeshore (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
1700 W Warner Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 730-8886
Grades: NS-6
| 108 students
Montessori Kingdom Of Learning (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
13111 N 94th Dr
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 876-1463
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 876-1463
Grades: PK-8
| 68 students
Montessori Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
626 N Nevada Way
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-9872
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-9872
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Montessori Of Surprise (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
18540 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
Surprise, AZ 85374
Grades: PK-3
| 96 students
8133 W Cactus Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 487-1601
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 487-1601
Grades: K-7
| 97 students
Our Gang Preschool (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
1565 E Warner Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(802) 524-8901
Tempe, AZ 85284
(802) 524-8901
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
20615 E Ocotillo Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-5999
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-5999
Grades: PK-1
| 26 students
Parkway Childrens School (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
1751 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 266-5059
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 266-5059
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
3738 N 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 263-8777
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 263-8777
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
4002 N 18th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 264-4338
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 264-4338
Grades: NS-6
| 151 students
Rancho Solano Prepatory School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
3540 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 535-8888
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 535-8888
Grades: 5-10
| 106 students
1030 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 949-8034
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 949-8034
Grades: K-9
| 119 students
St. James Preschool (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
975 E Warner Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 345-9417
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 345-9417
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students
Trinity Umc Preschool & Kindergarten (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
3104 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-9060
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-9060
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Val Vista Lakes KinderCare (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool
1545 North Parkway Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-7621
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-7621
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
14422 W Banff Ln
Surprise, AZ 85379
(162) 339-6752
Surprise, AZ 85379
(162) 339-6752
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Brophy College Preparatory, Gateway Academy, and All Saints' Episcopal Day School.
How many private schools are located in Maricopa County?
304 private schools are located in Maricopa County.
How much do private schools cost in Maricopa County?
The average tuition cost is $13,843, which is higher than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $12,240.
How diverse are private schools in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Maricopa County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Maricopa County are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Maricopa County?
Which private schools in Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Maricopa County include: Thunderbird Adventist Academy vs. Notre Dame Preparatory, Primrose School Of East Mesa vs. La Petite Academy, Desert Ridge KinderCare vs. Aldea Montessori
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