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Arizona Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 256 religiously affiliated private schools serving 54,700 students in Arizona (50% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $9,261, which is lower than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $11,240.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (30% of schools), Catholic (30% of schools) and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (7% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 256
  • # Students Served: 54,700

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 256
  • # Students Served: 54,700

Top Ranked Arizona Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Assembly of God
2
128
25%
Baptist
14
1,524
36%
Calvinist
1
16
38%
Catholic
76
23,063
55%
Christian
78
17,616
22%
Church of the Nazarene
3
239
55%
Episcopal
5
990
41%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
3
160
17%
Islamic
3
555
63%
Jewish
12
1,760
15%
Latter Day Saints
1
108
6%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18
4,077
26%
Methodist
4
359
36%
Other
7
852
32%
Other Lutheran
6
418
11%
Presbyterian
5
1,198
32%
Seventh Day Adventist
11
600
77%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
8
1,037
31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Arizona?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Arizona include Casas Christian School and All Saints' Episcopal Day School.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Arizona?
256 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Arizona.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Arizona?
The average tuition cost is $9,261, which is lower than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $11,240.

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