For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 1,570 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Arizona include International School Of Tucson, International School of Arizona, and Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arizona private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
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 Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
FrenchAm Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
2031 N Arizona Ave, 2
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 681-6100
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 681-6100
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
4625 East River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-8908
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-8908
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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
Santa Cruz Training Programs I
Special Program Emphasis
70 E La Castellana Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-6271
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-6271
Gr: 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!]( "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
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 preschools with special program emphasis in Arizona?
The top-ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Arizona include International School Of Tucson, International School of Arizona, and Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona?
10 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Arizona?
Arizona private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 35%.
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