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Best Maricopa County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 208 private preschools serving 34,646 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The top ranked private preschools in Maricopa County, AZ include Phoenix Country Day School, All Saints' Episcopal Day School, and Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep.
The average tuition cost is $11,465, which is higher than the Arizona private preschool average tuition cost of $9,948.
39% of private preschools in Maricopa County, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Maricopa County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Tuition listed
New Vistas Center For Education
New Vistas Center For Education Photo - Students display their four foot trophy after winning the Arizona State Science and Engineering Fair held by Intel, Helios and other high-tech companies. New Vistas was also named the Top Science and Engineering School in the Elementary Division in the State of Arizona.
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 35
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Atonement Lutheran
Atonement Lutheran Photo - We celebrate a school wide Christmas with a great production
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
4001 W Beardsley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 374-3019
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Camelback Desert School
Camelback Desert School Photo
9606 E Kalil Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-3130
Gr: NS-1
'hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
18748 E Bohhona
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Gr: NS | 69 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
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arcadia Montessori School
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
Gr: NS-K | 271 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep
Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep Photo
(Islamic)
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Gr: NS-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 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
Calvary North Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14201 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-6922
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Camelback Desert School
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Gr: NS-8
Chaparral Christia Community Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
6451 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Christ Greenfield School
Christ Greenfield School Photo - Friends!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(11)
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3901 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 957-7010
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Desert Garden Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
5130 E Warner Rd
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
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 30 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
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 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
Gilbert Christian Schools
Gilbert Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(11)
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gr: PK-12 | 2,070 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE
(Christian)
1200 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | 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
Guidepost Montessori At Peoria
Guidepost Montessori At Peoria Photo
Montessori School
20565 Fletcher Way
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 562-3353
Gr: PK-K | 131 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
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lincoln Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
303 E Eva St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-3731
Gr: NS-K | 243 students
Montessori Center School
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
8625 N 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 678-4470
Gr: PK-K | 66 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Phoenix Baptist Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1751 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 707-5821
Gr: PK-K | 172 students Tuition listed
North Valley Christain Academy
North Valley Christain Academy Photo - Entrance to NVCA.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(14)
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Gr: PK-12 | 771 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northwest Christian School
Northwest Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(9)
16401 N. 43rd Avenue
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
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
(Catholic)
(3)
2117 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 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
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
3801 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 874-3721
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Tuition listed
Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory
Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory Photo
(Christian)
11875 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 509-8583
Gr: PK-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School Photo
(2)
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Phoenix Christian School Pk-8
Phoenix Christian School Pk-8 Photo
(Christian)
(1)
2425 N 26th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 956-9330
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Phoenix Country Day School
Phoenix Country Day School Photo - Core curriculum for students in pre-k through fourth grade is enhanced by the study of music, art, science, physical education, technology, library science, and Spanish. Faculty and staff work together to create a nurturing environment with small classes and a challenging, comprehensive curriculum.
(4)
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
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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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Maricopa County, Arizona

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
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Afm Chandler Montessori (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
5570 W Chandler Blvd Ste 1
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
Gr: NS
Desert Shadows Montessori (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
6709 E University Drive
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
Gr: K | 63 students
International Christian Academy Online (Closed 2014)
(Christian)
610 E Bell Rd Ste 12
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
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Martin Luther School-phoenix (Closed 2010)
(Other Lutheran)
1806 W Glenrosa Ave
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
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
Montessori Day Schools Lakeshore (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
1700 W Warner Road
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
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Montessori Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
626 N Nevada Way
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
Gr: PK-3 | 96 students
Northwest Christian School-peoria Campus (Closed 2014)
(Christian)
8133 W Cactus Rd
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
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Academy (Closed 2024)
(Catholic)
20615 E Ocotillo Road
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
Gr: PK-K | 101 students Tuition listed
Phoenix Advantage Charter School (Closed 2020)
3738 N 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 263-8777
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
Phoenix Christian Elementary Central (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
4002 N 18th Avenue
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
Gr: 5-10 | 106 students
St. Daniel The Prophet School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1030 N Hayden Rd
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
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
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Val Vista Lakes KinderCare (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool
1545 North Parkway Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 926-7621
Gr: NS-PK
Vision Christian Academy (Closed 2013)
(Baptist)
14422 W Banff Ln
Surprise, AZ 85379
(162) 339-6752
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked private preschools in Maricopa County, AZ include Phoenix Country Day School, All Saints' Episcopal Day School, and Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep.
How many private preschools are located in Maricopa County?
208 private preschools are located in Maricopa County.
How much do private preschools cost in Maricopa County?
The average tuition cost is $11,465, which is higher than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $9,948.
How diverse are private preschools in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County private preschools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Maricopa County?
39% of private preschools in Maricopa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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