For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 3,961 students in 85012, AZ (there are 12 public schools, serving 3,870 public students). 51% of all K-12 students in 85012, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in 85012, AZ include Brophy College Preparatory, St. Francis Xavier School, and Xavier College Preparatory.
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked 85012 Arizona Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints' Episcopal Day School![All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo - The sixth grade class trip to Bisbee All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo - The sixth grade class trip to Bisbee]()

(Episcopal)
6300 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brophy College Preparatory![Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus]()

All-boys (Catholic)
4701 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Gr: 6-12 | 1,381 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 71 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
4715 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-5364
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-5364
Gr: PK-8 | 656 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Xavier College Preparatory
All-girls (Catholic)
4710 N 5th St
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3772
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3772
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Downtown KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3800 North Central Ave., Ste 1A
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-4533
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-4533
Gr: NS-PK
515 E Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-7479
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-7479
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Weekday School 1st United Methodist
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
5510 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 230-0646
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 230-0646
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 85012, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in 85012, AZ include Brophy College Preparatory, St. Francis Xavier School, and Xavier College Preparatory.
How many private schools are located in 85012?
7 private schools are located in 85012.
How diverse are private schools in 85012?
85012 private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in 85012 go to private school?
51% of all K-12 students in 85012 are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
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