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Best Scottsdale Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private high schools serving 2,523 students in Scottsdale, AZ.
The top-ranked private high schools in Scottsdale, AZ include Ignite Learning Academy, Bella Vista College Prepratory School, and Devereux.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the Arizona private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
29% of private high schools in Scottsdale, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Scottsdale Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brightmont Academy
Brightmont Academy Photo - Brightmont students and staff celebrate School Choice Week!
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
Fusion Academy Scottsdale
Fusion Academy Scottsdale Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
8700 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Bella Vista College Prepratory School
Bella Vista College Prepratory School Photo - Class of 2017
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Lexis Preparatory School
Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus
Special Education School
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Preparatory
(Catholic)
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9180 E. Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thunderbird Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7410 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Arizona International Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
12430 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-3419
Gr: 5-9 | 10 students
Fusion Scottsdale
8700 N Gainey Dr Ste 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(602) 661-3721
Gr: 5-12 | 95 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Scottsdale
Special Education School
10617 N Hayden Rd Ste B101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-5675
Gr: 1-11 | 22 students
The Marion Burton School
Alternative School
1200 N 77th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Sierra Academy Of Scottsdale
Special Education School
17800 N. Perimeter Dr #110
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 767-8659
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
The United School Of Autism
Special Education School
9590 E Shea Blvd Bldg C
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-1339
Gr: 1-11 | 71 students
Ville De Marie Academy
(Catholic)
8524 East Thomas Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 947-9441
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1030 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 949-8034
Gr: K-9 | 119 students

Overview

This Town (Scottsdale)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,523 Students
36,700 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
307 Teachers
3,286 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
64%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1222
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,852
$15,442
Average Summer Program Cost
$900
$724
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
61%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$7,560
Average Acceptance Rate
67%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$390.63 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.68
# American Indian Students
48 Students
946 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
3%
# Asian Students
92 Students
1,064 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
252 Students
6,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
17%
# Black Students
100 Students
2,168 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
1,534 Students
17,554 Students
% White Students
63%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
61 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
393 Students
7,765 Students
% of Others Students
16%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Scottsdale, AZ?
The top-ranked private high schools in Scottsdale, AZ include Ignite Learning Academy, Bella Vista College Prepratory School, and Devereux.
How many private high schools are located in Scottsdale?
17 private high schools are located in Scottsdale.
How diverse are private high schools in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale private high schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Scottsdale?
29% of private high schools in Scottsdale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Scottsdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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