For the 2025 school year, there are 33 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 8,566 students in Arizona. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arizona.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arizona include St. Francis Xavier School, Immaculate Heart Academy, and St. Michael Indian School.
The average tuition cost is $6,198, which is lower than the Arizona private preschool average tuition cost of $10,030.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arizona (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Immaculate Heart Academy
(Catholic)
410 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Grades: PK-12
| 282 students
2117 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
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.]( "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
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 931-7288
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
3801 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 874-3721
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 874-3721
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School![Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo]( "Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
207 W Oak St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2223
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2223
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo]( "Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
131 N Summit Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2621
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2621
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
St. Anthony Of Padua School
(Catholic)
1425 E Yaqui St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
700 W 18th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-1539
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-1539
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
4715 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-5364
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-5364
Grades: PK-8
| 656 students
3440 N 18th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 266-9527
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 266-9527
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
St. John Vianney Catholic School![St. John Vianney Catholic School Photo]( "St. John Vianney Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
539 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-2434
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-2434
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
4331 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
200 West Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
St. Michael Indian School![St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.]( "St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.")
(Catholic)
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Grades: PK-12
| 389 students
St. Theresa Catholic School
(Catholic)
5001 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 840-0010
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 840-0010
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
4510 N 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
Grades: PK-8
| 585 students
3130 N 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 247-8595
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 247-8595
Grades: PK-8
| 433 students
San Francisco De Asis
(Catholic)
320 N Humphreys Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1337
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1337
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Blessed Sacrament Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
11300 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-9466
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-9466
Grades: PK-K
| 65 students
1551 E Dana Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
(Catholic)
501 S Avenue B
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 783-5225
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 783-5225
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School
(Catholic)
501 E 2nd St
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 788-6227
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 788-6227
Grades: PK-8
| 140 students
St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic School
(Catholic)
6413 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 276-2241
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 276-2241
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School![St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Photo - SEAS is a traditional Catholic school inspiring Spirituality, Excellence, Academics and Service.]( "St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Photo - SEAS is a traditional Catholic school inspiring Spirituality, Excellence, Academics and Service.")
(Catholic)
8650 N Shannon Road
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 797-7327
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 797-7327
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
8560 N Shannon Road
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 219-7650
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 219-7650
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
St. Jerome Elementary School![St. Jerome Elementary School Photo - We are St. Jerome Catholic School]( "St. Jerome Elementary School Photo - We are St. Jerome Catholic School")
(Catholic)
10815 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 942-5644
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 942-5644
Grades: NS-8
| 200 students
St. Joan Of Arc Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
3801 E Greenway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 867-9179
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 867-9179
Grades: NS
| 55 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
215 S Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 747-3060
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 747-3060
Grades: K
| 63 students
1500 N St Peter Rd
Bapchule, AZ 85121
(520) 315-3835
Bapchule, AZ 85121
(520) 315-3835
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
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