For the 2025 school year, there are 198 nonsectarian private schools in Arizona. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Arizona.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Arizona include Casita Daycare & Preschool, Gateway Academy, and The Gregory School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Creo Farm School Middle & High School![Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo]()

Montessori School
21311 S Lindsey rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Creo Montessori School![Creo Montessori School Photo - We believe in educating the human potential by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and individuality. CREO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FAMILIES, AND A GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS. Creo Montessori School Photo - We believe in educating the human potential by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and individuality. CREO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FAMILIES, AND A GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS.]()

Montessori School
1475 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 35
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Grades: PK-6
| 569 students
6990 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Grades: 1-12
| 50 students
'hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
18748 E Bohhona
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Grades: NS
| 69 students
Accel![Accel Photo - outdoor learning Accel Photo - outdoor learning]()

Special Education School
10251 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
6815 W. Cactus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Grades: K-12
| 392 students
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Arcadia Montessori School![Arcadia Montessori School Photo - Come take a look at our campus! Schedule a tour today! Arcadia Montessori School Photo - Come take a look at our campus! Schedule a tour today!]()

Montessori School
5115 E Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 840-2342
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 840-2342
Grades: NS-K
| 271 students
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Grades: K-12
| 2,292 students
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Grades: 4-12
| 37 students
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr, Ste 205
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
20061 E Rittenhouse Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2009
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2009
Grades: 2-12
| 234 students
Casita Daycare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1440 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Grades: 1-6
| 184 students
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Desert Marigold School
Waldorf School
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Grades: PK-12
| 284 students
Desert Willow Educational Services
Special Education School
3953 E Paradise Falls Dr Unit 110
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-0401
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-0401
Grades: 10-12
| 10 students
Dobson-montessori School![Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden. Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.]()

Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Flagstaff Cooperative Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
850 N Bonito Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
Grades: PK-K
| 200 students
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
Gompers Private School![Gompers Private School Photo Gompers Private School Photo]()

Special Education School
6601 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
6000 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Guidepost Montessori At Peoria![Guidepost Montessori At Peoria Photo Guidepost Montessori At Peoria Photo]()

Montessori School
20565 Fletcher Way
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 562-3353
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 562-3353
Grades: PK-K
| 131 students
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
Hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 789-7227
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 789-7227
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
4848 E Cactus Road, Ste 505-897
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 660-6474
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 660-6474
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Grades: NS-8
| 371 students
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Grades: NS-8
| 284 students
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
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