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Sedona Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 130 students in Sedona, AZ, 13% of all K-12 students in Sedona, AZ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Sedona Private Schools (2026-27)

Verde Valley School Photo
Verde Valley School
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 5
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
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Map of Sedona Montessori School
Sedona Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 31 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
90 Deer Trail Drive
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 282-4772
(1)
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Sedona, AZ Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
130
Students
-3.7% (-5 students) 10-yr
$54,000
Avg. Tuition
+25.6% (+$11,000) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+55.6% (+5 students) 10-yr
32%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-37.5% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sedona)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
515 Schools
# Students
130 Students
78,853 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202565172179
202465168172
202365164174
202265168185
202165165180
202065155171
201965156175
201863155172
201768159180
201671153178
201568127167
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% Students of Color
32%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202532%39%34%
202432%38%34%
202332%40%33%
202232%39%33%
202132%39%32%
202032%40%32%
201932%38%31%
201832%37%31%
201719%37%32%
201619%37%32%
201532%35%32%
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0.60
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20250.600.710.65
20240.600.710.65
20230.600.710.65
20220.600.700.64
20210.600.700.64
20200.600.710.64
20190.600.690.63
20180.590.690.63
20170.550.690.61
20160.580.690.61
20150.620.690.61
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# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
3%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20258%3%1%
20248%3%1%
20238%4%1%
20228%4%2%
20218%4%1%
20208%4%1%
20198%3%1%
20188%3%2%
20176%4%1%
20166%4%1%
20158%5%1%
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# Asian Students
15 Students
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
12%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202512%2%5%
202412%3%5%
202312%2%5%
202212%2%4%
202112%2%4%
202012%2%4%
201912%2%4%
201812%2%4%
20178%2%4%
20168%2%4%
201511%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20252%19%9%
20242%19%9%
20232%20%9%
20222%19%8%
20212%20%9%
20202%20%9%
20192%18%8%
20182%18%8%
20174%17%8%
20164%17%8%
20151%14%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20232%3%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20174%3%7%
20164%3%7%
20152%3%8%
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# White Students
77 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
59%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202559%40%52%
202459%41%52%
202359%38%52%
202259%40%54%
202159%40%54%
202059%41%54%
201959%43%56%
201861%43%56%
201765%45%58%
201662%45%58%
201557%44%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
23 Students
24,577 Students
% of Others Students
18%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202517%32%26%
202417%30%26%
202317%33%25%
202217%33%25%
202117%31%25%
202017%30%24%
201917%31%24%
201815%31%23%
201713%29%22%
201616%29%22%
201521%32%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
6,276 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20255:113:111:1
20245:113:111:1
20235:113:111:1
20225:113:111:1
20215:113:111:1
20205:113:112:1
20195:113:112:1
20185:113:112:1
20176:113:112:1
20167:113:112:1
20158:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202595%57%55%
202495%56%54%
202386%56%54%
202286%56%54%
202186%55%54%
202086%56%54%
201986%56%53%
201875%56%53%
201775%56%53%
201675%56%52%
201568%56%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025141615
2024121615
2023121615
2022121615
2021121615
2020101515
2019101615
2018121515
2017121515
201691515
201591515
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1141
(Out of 1600)
1232

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025114112331233
2024114112421230
2023114112441228
2022114112361229
2021114112361229
2020114112361226
2019114112151226
2018114112091226
2017114112091233
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025222526
2024222526
2023222526
2022222526
2021222526
2020222525
2019222525
2018222525
2017222525
2016222425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$54,000
$12,181

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025$54,000$12,359$15,012
2024$54,000$10,752$13,254
2023$54,000$10,203$12,626
2022$54,000$10,320$12,187
2021$54,000$10,451$11,800
2020$54,000$10,448$11,512
2019$49,800$10,623$11,293
2018$45,150$10,889$11,017
2017$47,400$10,492$10,708
2016$43,000$10,371$10,356
2015$43,000$10,399$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
45%
58%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202545%58%34%
202445%59%34%
202345%57%34%
202245%56%33%
202145%55%33%
202045%51%32%
201945%49%31%
201845%48%30%
201745%48%30%
201640%45%29%
201540%44%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,500
$5,455

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025$18,500$6,176$7,073
2024$18,500$6,141$6,930
2023$18,500$5,434$6,469
2022$18,500$5,476$6,289
2021$18,500$5,442$6,055
2020$18,500$5,312$5,921
2019$18,500$4,959$5,795
2018$18,500$4,695$5,456
2017$18,500$4,570$5,319
2016$20,000$4,556$5,105
2015$20,000$3,638$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$33.85 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearSedona, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202565%86%81%
202465%88%85%
202365%88%85%
202265%89%85%
202165%89%85%
202065%89%85%
201965%88%85%
201865%87%85%
201765%87%85%
201670%87%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sedona, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Sedona, AZ is Verde Valley School.
How many private schools are located in Sedona?
2 private schools are located in Sedona.
What percentage of students in Sedona go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Sedona are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
Which private schools in Sedona are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Sedona include: Sedona Montessori School vs. Verde Valley School

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