Bella Vista College Prepratory School Photo - Zip Line in Costa Rican Jungle

Top 5 Best Arizona Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 private schools with special program emphasis serving 2,694 students in Arizona.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Arizona include Dobson-montessori School, Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School, and Bella Vista College Prepratory School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
29% of private schools with special program emphasis in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Arizona Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Dobson-montessori School
Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
International School of Arizona
International School of Arizona Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Grades: NS-8
| 371 students
International School Of Tucson
International School Of Tucson Photo - When science hits the roof!!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Grades: NS-8
| 284 students
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Grades: PK-8
| 230 students
Redeemer Christian School
Redeemer Christian School Photo - Students develop a love of reading
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
719 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
St. John Paul Ii Roman Catholic High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
3120 N 137th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
St. Matthew School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
320 N 20th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 254-0611
Grades: K-8
| 159 students
FrenchAm Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
2031 N Arizona Ave, 2
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 681-6100
Grades: NS-PK
| 34 students
Laurie McGill
Laurie McGill Photo - Traditional Farsi meal
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
4625 East River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-8908
Grades: NS-PK
| 80 students
The Little Ranch School
Special Program Emphasis
1125 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
Grades: PK-5
| 67 students
Lumos Arts Academy
Special Program Emphasis
2055 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 275-2212
Grades: K-12
| 160 students
Santa Cruz Training Programs I
Special Program Emphasis
70 E La Castellana Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-6271
Grades: NS
| 43 students
Tucson Waldorf School
Tucson Waldorf School Photo - First Grade Students are welcomed each year with a Rose Ceremony, welcoming the newest class from the Playgarden to the Grades!
Special Program Emphasis
3605 E River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-1032
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Veritas Academy Of Tucson
Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2151 N Palo Verde Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
webTipping Point Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5334 E Thunderbird Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 944-2220
Grades: PK-12
| 128 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Arizona?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Arizona include Dobson-montessori School, Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School, and Bella Vista College Prepratory School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona?
17 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Arizona?
Arizona private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
29% of private schools with special program emphasis in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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