Phoenix Country Day School Photo - One of the bridges that connects the Lower and Middle Schools to the Upper School on our beautiful 40-acre campus.

Best Paradise Valley Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,066 students in Paradise Valley, AZ (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,312 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Paradise Valley, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Paradise Valley, AZ include Camelback Desert School, The Jones-Gordon School, and Phoenix Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
33% of private schools in Paradise Valley, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Top-Ranked Paradise Valley Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Gr: NS-8
The Jones-Gordon School
The Jones-Gordon School Photo
Special Education School
(4)
4800 E Doubletree Ranch Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 563-5588
Gr: 1-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Phoenix Country Day School
Phoenix Country Day School Photo - Core curriculum for students in pre-k through fourth grade is enhanced by the study of music, art, science, physical education, technology, library science, and Spanish. Faculty and staff work together to create a nurturing environment with small classes and a challenging, comprehensive curriculum.
(4)
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
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
Camelback Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
3900 E Stanford Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 957-0215
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Sports: 1
Christ Church School
Christ Church School Photo - Low student-teacher ratios.
(Episcopal)
4015 E Lincoln Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 381-9906
Gr: NS-4 Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
4027 E Lincoln Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 840-8950
Gr: K-4 | 83 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Paradise Valley)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,066 Students
78,458 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
174 Teachers
6,275 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
57%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1314
(Out of 1600)
1232
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,030
$12,209
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,050
$5,455
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$327.68 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
3%
# Asian Students
99 Students
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
10%
2%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
19%
# Black Students
24 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
587 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
56%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
173 Students
24,438 Students
% of Others Students
17%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Paradise Valley, AZ?
The top-ranked private schools in Paradise Valley, AZ include Camelback Desert School, The Jones-Gordon School, and Phoenix Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Paradise Valley?
6 private schools are located in Paradise Valley.
How diverse are private schools in Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Paradise Valley go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Paradise Valley are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Paradise Valley?
33% of private schools in Paradise Valley are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

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