For the 2025 school year, there are 84 private high schools serving 27,277 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The top ranked private high schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Phoenix Country Day School, Brophy College Preparatory, and Notre Dame Preparatory.
The average tuition cost is $16,543, which is higher than the Arizona private high school average tuition cost of $15,473.
Top Ranked Maricopa County Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Tuition listed
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fully Virtual High School
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(480) 248-1670
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(480) 248-1670
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6990 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
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
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
6815 W. Cactus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Gr: K-12 | 392 students Avg. class size: 8 students
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate listed
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Gr: NS-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6036 S 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 268-8686
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 268-8686
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Gr: K-12 | 2,292 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr, Ste 205
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Gr: 9-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4602 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 6-12 | 1,381 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 71 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20061 E Rittenhouse Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2009
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2009
Gr: 2-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Tuition listed
Desert Marigold School
Waldorf School
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 30 students
Devereux
Special Education School
6436 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Gr: NS-12 | 775 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gr: PK-12 | 2,070 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Gompers Private School![Gompers Private School Photo]( "Gompers Private School Photo")
Special Education School
6601 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Lexis Preparatory School![Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus]( "Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus")
Special Education School
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Way Academy
Special Education School
5048 East Oak Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Gr: K-12 | 260 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Gr: PK-12 | 771 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16401 N. 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
Gr: PK-12 | 1,542 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Preparatory
(Catholic)
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory![Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory Photo]( "Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory Photo")
(Christian)
11875 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 509-8583
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 509-8583
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
8860 E Chaparral Road Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(888) 866-4989
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(888) 866-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 357 students Tuition listed
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Maricopa County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori In The Park (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
1832 N Litchfield Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 535-4863
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 535-4863
Gr: PK-K | 85 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
Gr: 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
Gr: NS
Desert Shadows Montessori (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
6709 E University Drive
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 830-5887
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 830-5887
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Tuition listed
Guiding Light School (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6750 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 246-9989
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 246-9989
Gr: K | 63 students
610 E Bell Rd Ste 12
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(866) 780-9007
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(866) 780-9007
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-K | 15 students Tuition listed
Montessori Of Surprise (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
18540 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
Surprise, AZ 85374
Gr: PK-3 | 96 students
8133 W Cactus Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 487-1601
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 487-1601
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
20615 E Ocotillo Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-5999
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-5999
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-K | 101 students Tuition listed
3738 N 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 263-8777
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 263-8777
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
4002 N 18th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 264-4338
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 264-4338
Gr: 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
Gr: 5-10 | 106 students
1030 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 949-8034
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 949-8034
Gr: 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
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Trinity Umc Preschool & Kindergarten (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
3104 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-9060
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-9060
Gr: 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
Gr: NS-PK
14422 W Banff Ln
Surprise, AZ 85379
(162) 339-6752
Surprise, AZ 85379
(162) 339-6752
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked private high schools in Maricopa County, AZ include Phoenix Country Day School, Brophy College Preparatory, and Notre Dame Preparatory.
How many private high schools are located in Maricopa County?
84 private high schools are located in Maricopa County.
How much do private high schools cost in Maricopa County?
The average tuition cost is $16,543, which is higher than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $15,473.
How diverse are private high schools in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County private high schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Maricopa County?
Which private high schools in Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Maricopa County include: Thunderbird Adventist Academy vs. Notre Dame Preparatory, Shearim Torah High School vs. Xavier College Preparatory, Fusion Academy Scottsdale vs. Bella Vista College Prepratory School
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