Arizona Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) serving 1,093 students in Arizona.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
88% of private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Seventh Day Adventist).
The top ranked private elementary school belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Arizona is Grace Lutheran School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

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

Map of 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)
Cross Of Glory Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
10111 W. Jomax. Rd.
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 224-8841
(3)
Emmanuel Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
715 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-3991
(8)
Map of Lumos Arts Academy
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Specialized Curriculum
2055 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 275-2212
(1)
Map of Pilgrim Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
3257 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
(5)
Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4280 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 325-1454
Map of 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Arizona?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Arizona is Grace Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Arizona?
7 private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in Arizona.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Arizona?
Arizona private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
88% of private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Seventh Day Adventist).

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