Emmanuel Lutheran School Photo - Our well-rounded curriculum includes the core disciplines along with robust music and drama programs.

Best Arizona Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation serving 436 students in Arizona. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arizona.
The top ranked private elementary school belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Arizona is Grace Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Arizona (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
5600 W Palmaire Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmanuel Lutheran School
Emmanuel Lutheran School Photo - Our well-rounded curriculum includes the core disciplines along with robust music and drama programs.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(8)
715 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-3991
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School
Saguaro Hills Sda Christian School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4280 W Irvington Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 325-1454
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thunderbird Christian Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
7440 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 991-6705
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed

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