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Best 85254 Arizona Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 2,262 students in 85254, AZ (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,650 public students). 28% of all K-12 students in 85254, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
47% of private schools in 85254, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked 85254 Arizona Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brightmont Academy
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Alternative School
(2)
6990 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-2800
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Chaparral Christia Community Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
6451 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Devereux
Special Education School
6436 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
4848 E Cactus Road, Ste 505-897
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 660-6474
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Tuition listed
Pardes Jewish Day School
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(Jewish)
12753 N Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-9141
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rainbow Montessori School - Cactus
Montessori School
6520 E Cactus Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Tuition listed
Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire
Montessori School
6402 E Voltaire Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Gr: PK-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5656 E. Greenway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
16235 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 905-0939
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students
Arizona International Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
12430 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-3419
Gr: 5-9 | 10 students
Blessed Sacrament Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
11300 N 64th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-9466
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Desert Sky Montessori
Montessori School
12850 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-7019
Gr: PK-K | 44 students Avg. class size: 27 students
Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center -kierland
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Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6440 E Greenway Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 368-1711
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Tuition listed
Scottsdale KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
16605 N. 56th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 765-1440
Gr: NS-PK
webTipping Point Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5334 E Thunderbird Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 944-2220
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 85254, AZ?
How many private schools are located in 85254?
15 private schools are located in 85254.
How diverse are private schools in 85254?
85254 private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in 85254 go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in 85254 are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 85254?
47% of private schools in 85254 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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