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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation serving 398 students in Arizona. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arizona.
The top ranked private preschool belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Arizona is Grace Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Arizona private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation 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 Photo
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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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 preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Arizona?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Arizona is Grace Lutheran School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation are located in Arizona?
3 private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation are located in Arizona.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
100% of private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Seventh Day Adventist).
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Private Schools
398
Students
$7,300
Avg. Tuition
35%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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