For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 2,323 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Arizona include Dobson-montessori School, Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy, and Gateway Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
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 (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dobson-montessori School ![Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.]( "Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School ![Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo]( "Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
719 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Matthew School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
320 N 20th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 254-0611
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 254-0611
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
The Little Ranch School
Special Program Emphasis
1125 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
2055 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 275-2212
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 275-2212
Gr: 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!]( "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
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-1032
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Veritas Academy Of Tucson ![Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo]( "Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
2151 N Palo Verde Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
webTipping Point Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5334 E Thunderbird Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 944-2220
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 944-2220
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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, Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy, and Gateway Academy.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona?
14 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 37% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
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