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Best Arizona Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 57 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 19,290 students in Arizona. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arizona.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arizona include Brophy College Preparatory, Immaculate Heart Academy, and St. Francis Xavier School.
The average tuition cost is $9,882, which is lower than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $11,173.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 57

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 57

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arizona (2026-27)

Annunciation Catholic School Photo
Annunciation Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
32648 N Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 361-8234
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Brophy College Preparatory Photo
Brophy College Preparatory
Gr: 6-12 | 1,381 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 71
All-boys (Catholic)
4701 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
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Christ The King Catholic School and Parish Photo
Christ The King Catholic School and Parish
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1551 E Dana Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
(3)
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Map of Immaculate Heart Academy
Immaculate Heart Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
410 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
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Map of Loretto Catholic School
Loretto Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 231 students
Catholic
1200 E 14th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 227-1755
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Map of Lourdes Catholic School
Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students
Catholic
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
(1)
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Map of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Catholic
535 E Alice Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-9058
(2)
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Map of Notre Dame Preparatory
Notre Dame Preparatory
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
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Map of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
2117 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
(3)
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Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Photo
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
7521 N 57th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 931-7288
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Map of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Catholic
3801 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 874-3721
(2)
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Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
207 W Oak St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2223
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Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
131 N Summit Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2621
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Map of St. Agnes Catholic School
St. Agnes Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
2311 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 244-0349
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Map of St. Ambrose School
St. Ambrose School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
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St. Augustine Catholic High School Photo
St. Augustine Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
8800 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 751-8300
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St. Cyril Elementary School Photo
St. Cyril Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
4725 E Pima Street
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 991-9241
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Photo
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
8650 N Shannon Road
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 797-7327
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Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Catholic
700 W 18th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-1539
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arizona?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arizona include Brophy College Preparatory, Immaculate Heart Academy, and St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Arizona?
57 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Arizona.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Arizona?
The average tuition cost is $9,882, which is lower than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $11,173.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arizona?
Arizona private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
57
Private Schools
19,290
Students
$9,882
Avg. Tuition
57%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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