For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 197 students in 85260, AZ.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in 85260, AZ include Pangaea Schoolhouse and Camelback Desert School.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
40% of private elementary schools in 85260, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Top-Ranked 85260 Arizona Private Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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 elementary schools in 85260, AZ?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in 85260, AZ include Pangaea Schoolhouse and Camelback Desert School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 85260?
5 private elementary schools are located in 85260.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 85260?
85260 private elementary schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 85260?
40% of private elementary schools in 85260 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
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