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Best Arizona Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Dobson-montessori School, Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School, and International School Of Tucson.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arizona private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
20% of private preschools 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 Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
International School of Arizona
International School of Arizona Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
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
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
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
Gr: NS-PK | 34 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Laurie McGill
Laurie McGill Photo - Traditional Farsi meal
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
4625 East River Road
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
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Santa Cruz Training Programs I
Special Program Emphasis
70 E La Castellana Dr
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!
Special Program Emphasis
3605 E River Road
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
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 Dobson-montessori School, Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School, and International School Of Tucson.
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 36%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
20% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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