Primavera School Photo - Since 1972, Primavera School has been a positive, inspirational community based on academic excellence and respect for a child's individuality.

Best Prescott Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 936 students in Prescott, AZ (there are 28 public schools, serving 5,531 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Prescott, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in Prescott, AZ include Trinity Christian School, Prescott Adventist Christian School, and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private schools in Prescott, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Prescott Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Prescott Adventist Christian School
Prescott Adventist Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
2980 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 224-8022
Gr: K-10 | 76 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
131 N Summit Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2621
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity is the only K-12 classical Christian school in Prescott, AZ and has proudly served the quad-city area since 2003.
(Christian)
(1)
1212 Warrior Way
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 445-6306
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aletheia Classical Chr School
(Calvinist)
137 N Marina St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 778-2538
Gr: 2-8 | 16 students
Ascend
Special Education School
(1)
1027 Spire Dr.
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 443-9290
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students
Cedar Tree Montessori Inc
Montessori School
129 N Pleasant St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-8785
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
124 N Virginia St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-5100
Gr: 4-5 | 13 students Tuition listed
Primavera School
Primavera School Photo - Since 1972, Primavera School has been a positive, inspirational community based on academic excellence and respect for a child's individuality.
1446 Moyer Rd
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 445-5382
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Prescott, Arizona

Prescott, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
148 S Marina Street
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 445-2565
Gr: NS-8 | 65 students
St. Luke's School (Closed 2021)
Montessori School (Episcopal)
2000 Shepherds Ln
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-1315
Gr: K | 32 students

Overview

This Town (Prescott)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
936 Students
80,123 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
82 Teachers
6,243 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
57%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,450
$12,290
Average % on Financial Aid
89%
58%
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,194 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,887 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
14,198 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
18%
# Black Students
11 Students
2,980 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
582 Students
30,827 Students
% White Students
62%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
255 Students
26,240 Students
% of Others Students
27%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Prescott, AZ?
The top-ranked private schools in Prescott, AZ include Trinity Christian School, Prescott Adventist Christian School, and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Prescott?
8 private schools are located in Prescott.
How diverse are private schools in Prescott?
Prescott private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Prescott go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Prescott are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Prescott?
50% of private schools in Prescott are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Prescott are often viewed compared to one another?

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