Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.

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

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 2,204 students in Arizona.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary 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 elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
31% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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. Matthew School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
320 N 20th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 254-0611
Grades: K-8
| 159 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
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 elementary schools with special program emphasis in Arizona?
The top ranked private elementary 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 elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona?
13 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Arizona?
Arizona private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
31% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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