Green Fields School Photo - View of the Green Fields Center for Performing Arts

Top 5 Best Arizona Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 1,008 students in Arizona. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arizona.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Arizona include The Orme School, Verde Valley School, and New Way Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Arizona private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
17% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Arizona (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Gregory School
The Gregory School Photo - Small class sizes and outstanding faculty allow students to delve deeply into subjects, pursue their passions, and discover new interests. Learn about academics: www.gregoryschool.org/academics
(11)
3231 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
Grades: 5-12
| 367 students
Green Fields School
Green Fields School Photo - View of the Green Fields Center for Performing Arts
(4)
6000 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lourdes Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Grades: PK-12
| 282 students
New Way Academy
Special Education School
5048 East Oak Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Grades: 1-12
| 260 students
The Orme School
The Orme School Photo - Caravan offers a unique outdoor adventure and academic program for students. Led by faculty, class-sized trips explore Southwest's stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. Camping in National Parks or wilderness, students gain outdoor skills and delve into the region's natural and human history. Caravan grants academic credits for graduation.
1000 Orme School Rd.
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Verde Valley School
Verde Valley School Photo - Write, score and perform an original musical. Create your own violin in welding class and play it with the VVS rock or jazz band! Our approach to the arts is student-centered, performance-based and quite unique.
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students

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