For the 2025-26 school year, there are 126 nonsectarian private preschools in Arizona. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Arizona.
The top ranked nonsectarian private preschools in Arizona include Phoenix Country Day School, Dobson-montessori School, and Flagstaff Cooperative Preschool.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Preschools in Arizona (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
8625 N 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 678-4470
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 678-4470
Gr: PK-K | 66 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
38424 N Spur Cross Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Gr: NS-9 | 227 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Rainbow Montessori School - Cactus
Montessori School
6520 E Cactus Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Tuition listed
Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire
Montessori School
6402 E Voltaire Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Gr: PK-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5656 E. Greenway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
13201 West Thomas Road
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 536-1020
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 536-1020
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
1st Street KinderCare![1st Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom: Warm and fun, all in one.]( "1st Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom: Warm and fun, all in one.")
Daycare / Preschool
1621 E. 1st St. #3
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 795-4768
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 795-4768
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Tuition listed
51st & Peoria KinderCare![51st & Peoria KinderCare Photo - 51st & Peoria KinderCare]( "51st & Peoria KinderCare Photo - 51st & Peoria KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
10406 N. 51St Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 939-8319
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 939-8319
Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
A Place 4 Everyone Learning Center
Special Education School
7040 E Sprst Spg Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 579-7287
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 579-7287
Gr: PK-1 | 22 students
Acton Academy Phoenix
Alternative School
3330 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(978) 795-4342
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(978) 795-4342
Gr: PK-7 | 25 students
Adobe Montessori School
Montessori School
6400 W Del Rio St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(408) 899-2980
Chandler, AZ 85226
(408) 899-2980
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori![Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori Photo]( "Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
3221 E Chandler Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 759-3810
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 759-3810
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Aldea Montessori![Aldea Montessori Photo - Our beautiful natural playground!]( "Aldea Montessori Photo - Our beautiful natural playground!")
Montessori School
15639 N 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 485-0276
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 485-0276
Gr: PK-K | 48 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arrowhead KinderCare![Arrowhead KinderCare Photo - Arrowhead KinderCare]( "Arrowhead KinderCare Photo - Arrowhead KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
20245 North 67th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-7757
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-7757
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
14801 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 776-2322
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 776-2322
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6630 S 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-2606
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-2606
Gr: PK-4 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Beginning School
Daycare / Preschool
5061 N Camino Sumo
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-6066
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-6066
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
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