Arizona Private Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 794 students in Arizona. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arizona.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Arizona include Gateway Academy, The Jones-Gordon School, and Accel.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
25% of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Arizona (2026-27)

Gateway Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
(10)
Accel Photo
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
10251 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
The Jones-Gordon School Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
4800 E Doubletree Ranch Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 563-5588
(4)
Map of Shepherd Of The Desert Lutheran School
Gr: K | 58 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9400 E Mountain View Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 860-0488
Map of Early Childhood Centre I
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students
Daycare / Preschool
4110 W Northern Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(623) 934-2810
Imago Dei Middle School Photo
Gr: 4-8 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1
Episcopal
55 N. 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-4008
Map of Life Development Institute
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
18001 N 79th Ave Ste B42
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 773-2774
Map of Primrose School Of Fletcher Heights
Gr: NS-K | 63 students
Daycare / Preschool
8270 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 825-3221

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Arizona?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Arizona include Gateway Academy, The Jones-Gordon School, and Accel.
How many private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Arizona?
8 private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Arizona.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Arizona?
Arizona private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
25% of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Episcopal).

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