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Best Arizona Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) serving 436 students in Arizona. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arizona.
The top ranked private school belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Arizona is Grace Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Arizona (2026-27)

Map of Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
5600 W Palmaire Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
(1)
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Emmanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
715 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-3991
(8)
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Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4280 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 325-1454
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Map of Thunderbird Christian Elementary School
Thunderbird Christian Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Seventh Day Adventist
7440 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 991-6705
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Arizona?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Arizona is Grace Lutheran School.
How many private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Arizona?
4 private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Arizona.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
100% of private schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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Private Schools
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Students
$7,350
Avg. Tuition
40%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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