For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 220 students in 85029, AZ (there are 10 public schools, serving 6,091 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in 85029, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private schools in 85029, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Private Schools in 85029, AZ (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Canyon KinderCare ![Black Canyon KinderCare Photo - Black Canyon KinderCare]( "Black Canyon KinderCare Photo - Black Canyon KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
10653 N 25th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 371-8881
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 371-8881
Gr: NS-PK
Emmaus Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3841 W Sweetwater Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-3853
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-3853
Gr: PK-8 Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Jerome Elementary School ![St. Jerome Elementary School Photo - We are St. Jerome Catholic School]( "St. Jerome Elementary School Photo - We are St. Jerome Catholic School")
(Catholic)
10815 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 942-5644
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 942-5644
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12424 N 28th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 870-3759
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 870-3759
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 85029, AZ?
4 private schools are located in 85029, AZ.
What percentage of students in 85029 go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in 85029 are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 85029?
50% of private schools in 85029 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
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