Top 5 Best Mesa Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 33 private schools serving 2,737 students in Mesa, AZ (there are 154 public schools, serving 89,523 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Mesa, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
The best top ranked private schools in Mesa, AZ include Redeemer Christian School, Dobson-montessori School and Serenity Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
33% of private schools in Mesa, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Mesa Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
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
Redeemer Christian School
Redeemer Christian School Photo - Students develop a love of reading
(3)
719 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Serenity Learning Center
Serenity Learning Center Photo
Alternative School
2740 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Smart Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
1440 S Clearview Ave Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85209
(844) 467-5278
Grades: 6-12
| 273 students
7040 E Sprst Spg Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 579-7287
Grades: PK-1
| 22 students
Adobe Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9910 E Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 688-5416
Grades: K-7
| 10 students
Alma Mesa KinderCare
Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2862 South Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Bridges Early Childhood Education
Daycare / Preschool
1201 N 66th St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 274-3437
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Childtime Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
1111 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-4481
Grades: NS-PK
| 136 students
Desert Shadows Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
6709 E University Drive
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 830-5887
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
East Mesa KinderCare
East Mesa KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
9310 E Guadalupe Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 986-1088
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School Photo - Our mission is to train the whole child to their highest academic, social, physical, creative, and spiritual potential.
(Christian)
(3)
6659 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 833-1983
Grades: K-12
| students
Heartwood Montessori
Montessori School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
1155 S Power Rd Ste 114 #570
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 660-6474
Grades: K-12
| students
La Petite Academy
2343 S Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 807-9542
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
McKellips KinderCare
McKellips KinderCare Photo - McKellips KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1063 East McKellips Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 835-6086
Grades: NS-PK
| 21 students
Mesa KinderCare
Mesa KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
1810 East Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 892-9327
Grades: NS-PK
| 84 students
Montessori International School
Montessori International School Photo - Practicing writing in the MIS primary class.
Montessori School
1230 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 890-1580
Grades: PK-7
| 125 students
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori Learning Center Photo - Montessori is a method of self guided learning. The children choose their own works from the shelves of the classroom.
Montessori School
626 N Nevada Way
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-9872
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Noahs Ark Preschool
Noahs Ark Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2745 North 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 325-0687
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
Pilgrim Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(5)
3257 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Primrose School Of East Mesa
Montessori School
2710 S Crismon Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 354-2966
Grades: NS-K
| 170 students
Queen Of Peace Catholic School
(Catholic)
109 N Macdonald
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 969-0226
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Recker-McDowell KinderCare
Recker-McDowell KinderCare Photo - Recker-McDowell KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
6037 E McDowell Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 396-2060
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Red Mountain Montessori Academy
Montessori School
6426 E Mcdowell Rd
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 654-1124
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
St. Timothy Catholic Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1730 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 775-5238
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
St. Timothy Catholic School
(Catholic)
2520 S Alma School Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Smart Schools Llc
Alternative School (Christian)
4540 E Baseline Rd Ste 112
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 689-5999
Grades: 12
| 150 students
Superstition KinderCare
Superstition KinderCare Photo - Superstition KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7019 E. Baseline Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 396-4969
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Tempe Montessori School Ltd
Tempe Montessori School Ltd Photo - Children learn to associate the world with what they already know and have experienced. First step in growing a love for learning.
Montessori School
410 S. El Dorado Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 966-7606
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
William K Eaton School
All-boys | Alternative School
868 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-4024
Grades: 8-12
| 46 students
Word Of Grace Sch/young Children
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
655 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 464-3938
Grades: PK-K
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mesa, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Mesa, AZ include Redeemer Christian School, Dobson-montessori School and Serenity Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in Mesa, AZ?
33 private schools are located in Mesa, AZ.
How diverse are private schools in Mesa, AZ?
Mesa, AZ private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Mesa, AZ go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Mesa, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mesa, AZ?
33% of private schools in Mesa, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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