St. John Bosco Catholic Photo

Best Arizona Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children serving 1,592 students in Arizona. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arizona.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Arizona include International School Of Tucson, Christ Greenfield School, and St. John Bosco Catholic.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
22% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Arizona (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9606 E Kalil Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-3130
Gr: NS-1
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
International School Of Tucson
International School Of Tucson Photo - When science hits the roof!!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. John Bosco Catholic
St. John Bosco Catholic Photo
(Catholic)
16035 S 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 219-4848
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bella Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
(1)
700 S. Islands Drive West
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 993-3393
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Primavera School
Primavera School Photo - Since 1972, Primavera School has been a positive, inspirational community based on academic excellence and respect for a child's individuality.
1446 Moyer Rd
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 445-5382
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Satori
3801 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 887-4003
Gr: PK-1 | 26 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Spirit Of Hope Montessori School
Spirit Of Hope Montessori School Photo - group lesson time
Montessori School
(6)
14403 N 75th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 334-9171
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Summit School
Summit School Photo - Toddler through 8th grade Nationally Accredited
(6)
4515 East Muirwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 403-9500
Gr: NS-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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