Faith Christian School Photo - Faith Christian School has been providing a distinctively Christian education to families of the East Valley since 1988.

Top 20 Best Maricopa County Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 163 private elementary schools serving 41,340 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Brophy College Preparatory, All Saints' Episcopal Day School and Gateway Academy.
The average tuition cost is $12,328, which is higher than the Arizona private elementary school average tuition cost of $10,389.
50% of private elementary schools in Maricopa County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Maricopa County Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Creo Farm School Middle & High School
Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo
Montessori School
21311 S Lindsey rd
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.
Montessori School
1475 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
Gateway Academy
Gateway Academy Photo - Home of the Warriors!
Special Education School
(10)
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
Fully Virtual High School
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(480) 248-1670
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Valley Christian Schools
Valley Christian Schools Photo - VCS, Chandler Campus. First day of school!
(Christian)
(13)
6900 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 705-8888
Grades: K-12
| 1,115 students
Brightmont Academy
Brightmont Academy Photo - Brightmont students and staff celebrate School Choice Week!
Alternative School
(2)
6990 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Grades: 1-12
| 50 students
9606 E Kalil Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-3130
Grades: NS-1
| n/a 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.
Alternative School
8700 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Accel
Accel Photo - outdoor learning
Special Education School
10251 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Aces-peoria
Aces-peoria Photo
Special Education School
(1)
6815 W. Cactus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Grades: K-12
| 392 students
All Saints' Episcopal Day School
All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo - The sixth grade class trip to Bisbee
(Episcopal)
6300 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students
Annunciation Catholic School
Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Weekly Mass
(Catholic)
32648 N Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 361-8234
Grades: K-8
| 247 students
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Grades: NS-12
| 249 students
Az Aspire Academy
Special Education School
(3)
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Grades: K-12
| 2,292 students
Banner Academy
Banner Academy Photo - At Banner Academy students have the opportunity to work and play with a variety of reptiles, birds and mammals.
Special Education School
(1)
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Bayer Private School
Bayer Private School Photo - Bayer Private School
23555 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Bella Vista College Prepratory School
Bella Vista College Prepratory School Photo - Class of 2017
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Brophy College Preparatory
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
Grades: 6-12
| 1,381 students
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Canyon State Academy
(2)
20061 E Rittenhouse Road
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
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Christ Greenfield School
Christ Greenfield School Photo - Friends!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(11)
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Grades: PK-12
| 445 students
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3901 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 957-7010
Grades: PK-8
| 576 students
Christ The King Catholic School and Parish
Christ The King Catholic School and Parish Photo - It's a great day to be a Cougar!
(Catholic)
(3)
1551 E Dana Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Desert Garden Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
5130 E Warner Rd
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
Grades: PK-12
| 284 students
Dobson-montessori School
Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Dream City Christian School
Dream City Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Grades: NS-12
| 775 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
Gilbert Christian Schools
Gilbert Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(7)
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Grades: PK-12
| 2,070 students
Glenview Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6801 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 931-1846
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Gompers Private School
Gompers Private School Photo
Special Education School
6601 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE
(Christian)
1200 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
5600 W Palmaire Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
International School of Arizona
International School of Arizona Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Grades: NS-8
| 371 students
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Maricopa County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5570 W Chandler Blvd Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 272-6807
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
610 E Bell Rd Ste 12
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
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
1806 W Glenrosa Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 248-0656
Grades: K-9
| 89 students
2925 W Polk St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 278-6924
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
626 N Nevada Way
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-9872
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
18540 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
Grades: PK-3
| 96 students
8133 W Cactus Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 487-1601
Grades: K-7
| 97 students
1565 E Warner Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(802) 524-8901
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
Parkway Childrens School (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
1751 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 266-5059
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
3738 N 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 263-8777
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
4002 N 18th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 264-4338
Grades: NS-6
| 151 students
3540 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 535-8888
Grades: 5-10
| 106 students
1030 N Hayden Rd
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
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students
3104 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-9060
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Brophy College Preparatory, All Saints' Episcopal Day School and Gateway Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Maricopa County?
163 private elementary schools are located in Maricopa County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Maricopa County?
The average tuition cost is $12,328, which is higher than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $10,389.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County private elementary schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Maricopa County?
50% of private elementary schools in Maricopa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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