For the 2025-26 school year, there are 197 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 (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Tuition listed
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3231 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
Gr: 5-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 35
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6990 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
'hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
18748 E Bohhona
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Gr: 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
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
6815 W. Cactus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Gr: K-12 | 392 students Avg. class size: 8 students
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: NS-K | 271 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Gr: K-12 | 2,292 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
23555 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr, Ste 205
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Gr: 9-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Breakthrough Academy![Breakthrough Academy Photo Breakthrough Academy Photo]()

Special Education School
3427 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(866) 620-9380
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(866) 620-9380
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20061 E Rittenhouse Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2009
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2009
Gr: 2-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Casita Daycare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1440 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Gr: 1-6 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Tuition listed
Desert Marigold School
Waldorf School
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 30 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
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 4 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
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Flagstaff Cooperative Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
850 N Bonito Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
Gr: PK-K | 200 students Tuition listed
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Avg. class size: 8 students
6000 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 50 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 789-7227
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 789-7227
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
4848 E Cactus Road, Ste 505-897
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 660-6474
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 660-6474
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Tuition listed
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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