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Best North Scottsdale Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,864 students in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ.
The top ranked private schools in North Scottsdale include Notre Dame Preparatory, Pardes Jewish Day School, and Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
86% of private schools in North Scottsdale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Top Ranked North Scottsdale Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Pardes Jewish Day School
Pardes Jewish Day School Photo - Pardes Jewish Day School has an excellent Middle School from 5th-8th grade.Our graduating students enter AP and Honor classes in their respective High Schools
(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
Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
13831 N 94th Street
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
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
New Covenant Lutheran School
New Covenant Lutheran School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
(1)
15152 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1264
Gr: NS-K | 140 students Extracurrculars: 5
Sierra Academy Of Scottsdale
Special Education School
17800 N. Perimeter Dr #110
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 767-8659
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Thunderbird Christian Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
7440 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 991-6705
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ include Notre Dame Preparatory, Pardes Jewish Day School, and Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
7 private schools are located in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
86% of private schools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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