Guidepost Montessori At Peoria Photo

Best Peoria Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,577 students in Peoria, AZ (there are 42 public schools, serving 30,977 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Peoria, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Peoria, AZ include Guidepost Montessori At Peoria and Aces-peoria.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
20% of private schools in Peoria, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Peoria Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aces-peoria
Aces-peoria Photo
Special Education School
(1)
6815 W. Cactus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Gr: K-12 | 392 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Guidepost Montessori At Peoria
Guidepost Montessori At Peoria Photo
Montessori School
20565 Fletcher Way
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 562-3353
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Arrowhead Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
14801 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 776-2322
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Big Dreams Preschool / Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
28570 N El Mirage Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 374-6856
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Black Mountain Science Academy
Montessori School
21461 N 78th Ave Ste 185
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 825-1576
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students
Cross Of Glory Lutheran School
Cross Of Glory Lutheran School Photo - K-8 students performing a Christmas program
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
10111 W. Jomax. Rd.
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 224-8841
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fletcher Heights KinderCare
Fletcher Heights KinderCare Photo
Daycare / Preschool
20565 N. Fletcher Way
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 362-9569
Gr: NS-PK | 47 students
Little Scholars Academy
Daycare / Preschool
6702 W Cholla St
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 889-3777
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Peoria Ave Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
8815 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 878-8035
Gr: NS-6 | 172 students
Primrose School Of Arrowhead
Daycare / Preschool
7619 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 487-9600
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Primrose School Of Fletcher Heights
Daycare / Preschool
8270 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 825-3221
Gr: NS-K | 63 students
Sierra School Of Peoria
Special Education School
8155 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 209-1000
Gr: 1-12 | 78 students
Spirit Of Hope Montessori School
Spirit Of Hope Montessori School Photo - group lesson time
Montessori School
(6)
14403 N 75th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 334-9171
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Tutor Time Cc Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
8348 W Deer Valley Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 825-9840
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Zion's Daycare & Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
7643 W Acoma Dr
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 878-4203
Gr: K-2 | 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Peoria, Arizona

Peoria, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
13111 N 94th Dr
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 876-1463
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
8133 W Cactus Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 487-1601
Gr: K-7 | 97 students
14202 N 73rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(520) 383-8424
Gr: K-10 | 18 students

Overview

This Town (Peoria)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,577 Students
80,123 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
94 Teachers
6,243 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
57%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,875
$12,290
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,200
$658
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
$6,176
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,194 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
3%
# Asian Students
14 Students
1,887 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
106 Students
14,198 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
18%
# Black Students
144 Students
2,980 Students
% Black Students
11%
4%
# White Students
342 Students
30,827 Students
% White Students
25%
39%
# 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
753 Students
26,240 Students
% of Others Students
55%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Peoria, AZ?
The top-ranked private schools in Peoria, AZ include Guidepost Montessori At Peoria and Aces-peoria.
How many private schools are located in Peoria?
15 private schools are located in Peoria.
How diverse are private schools in Peoria?
Peoria private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Peoria go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Peoria are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Peoria?
20% of private schools in Peoria are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Peoria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Peoria include: Black Mountain Science Academy vs. Arrowhead Montessori

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