For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,819 students in 85260, AZ (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,858 public students). 49% of all K-12 students in 85260, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in 85260, AZ include Thunderbird Adventist Academy, Notre Dame Preparatory, and Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
54% of private schools in 85260, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked 85260 Arizona Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Notre Dame Preparatory
(Catholic)
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pangaea Schoolhouse
(Christian)
9375 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 788-2672
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 788-2672
Gr: K-6 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
13831 N 94th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
Gr: PK-K | 307 students
Thunderbird Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7410 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-3300
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
13940 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
10850 N 90th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-0710
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-0710
Gr: PK-K
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
8433 E Raintree Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-4533
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-4533
Gr: NS | 123 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Scottsdale
Special Education School
10617 N Hayden Rd Ste B101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-5675
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-5675
Gr: 1-11 | 22 students
15152 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1264
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1264
Gr: NS-K | 140 students Extracurrculars: 5
The Scottsdale School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14684 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-9442
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-9442
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
7440 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 991-6705
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 991-6705
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The United School Of Autism
Special Education School
9590 E Shea Blvd Bldg C
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-1339
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-1339
Gr: 1-11 | 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 85260, AZ?
The top-ranked private schools in 85260, AZ include Thunderbird Adventist Academy, Notre Dame Preparatory, and Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in 85260?
13 private schools are located in 85260.
How diverse are private schools in 85260?
85260 private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in 85260 go to private school?
49% of all K-12 students in 85260 are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 85260?
54% of private schools in 85260 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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