For the 2025 school year, there are 127 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)
School
Location
Grades
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
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 35
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Grades: PK-6
| 569 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
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
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Grades: NS-8
| n/a 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
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
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
8625 N 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 678-4470
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 678-4470
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Grades: PK-12
| 741 students
38424 N Spur Cross Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Grades: NS-9
| 227 students
Rainbow Montessori School - Cactus
Montessori School
6520 E Cactus Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire
Montessori School
6402 E Voltaire Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
5656 E Greenway Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
13201 West Thomas Road
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 536-1020
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 536-1020
Grades: 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
Grades: NS-PK
| 90 students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori![Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori Photo]( "Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3221 E Chandler Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 759-3810
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 759-3810
Grades: PK-K
| 77 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
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
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
Arrowhead Montessori
Montessori School
14801 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 776-2322
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 776-2322
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
The Beginning School
Daycare / Preschool
5061 N Camino Sumo
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-6066
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-6066
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
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