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Surprise Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 80 students in Surprise, AZ, Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Surprise, AZ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
75% of private schools in Surprise, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Surprise Private Schools (2026-27)

Word Of Life Christian Preschool Photo
Word Of Life Christian Preschool
Gr: PK | 80 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
17525 W Bell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-4608
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Gr: K-5
Avg. class size: 20 students
Baptist
17475 W Bell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-3498
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Fourteensix Christian Academy Photo
Fourteensix Christian Academy
Gr: K-12
Alternative School (Christian)
15175 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 252-1460
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Surprise KinderCare Photo
Surprise KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15415 West Bell Rd.
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 975-1592
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Surprise, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Montessori Of Surprise
Montessori Of Surprise
Gr: PK-3 | 96 students
Montessori School
18540 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
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Map of Vision Christian Academy
Vision Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Baptist
14422 W Banff Ln
Surprise, AZ 85379
(162) 339-6752
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Surprise, AZ Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
80
Students
-52.7% (-89 students) 10-yr
$6,750
Avg. Tuition
+50.0% (+$2,250) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+45.5% (+5 students) 10-yr
17%
Students of Color
-22.7% (-5.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+60.0% (+6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Surprise)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
513 Schools
# Students
80 Students
78,853 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202560172179
202453168172
202350164174
202257168185
202157165180
202057155171
201977156175
201877155172
201755159180
201655153178
201556127167
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% Students of Color
17%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202514%39%34%
202425%38%34%
202319%40%33%
202228%39%33%
202128%39%32%
202028%40%32%
201939%38%31%
201839%37%31%
201724%37%32%
201624%37%32%
201522%35%32%
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0.63
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20250.630.710.65
20240.670.710.65
20230.640.710.65
20220.630.700.64
20210.630.700.64
20200.630.710.64
20190.620.690.63
20180.620.690.63
20170.530.690.61
20160.530.690.61
20150.520.690.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20251%3%1%
20221%4%2%
20211%4%1%
20201%4%1%
20172%4%1%
20162%4%1%
20152%5%1%
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# Asian Students
1 Student
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20251%2%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
20 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202512%19%9%
202418%19%9%
202315%20%9%
202215%19%8%
202115%20%9%
202015%20%9%
201916%18%8%
201816%18%8%
20175%17%8%
20165%17%8%
20155%14%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20232%3%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20193%3%7%
20183%3%7%
20172%3%7%
20162%3%7%
20152%3%8%
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# White Students
72 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
42%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202542%40%52%
202441%41%52%
202346%38%52%
202233%40%54%
202133%40%54%
202033%41%54%
201928%43%56%
201828%43%56%
201727%45%58%
201627%45%58%
201526%44%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
74 Students
24,577 Students
% of Others Students
43%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202542%32%26%
202437%30%26%
202336%33%25%
202248%33%25%
202148%31%25%
202048%30%24%
201953%31%24%
201853%31%23%
201763%29%22%
201663%29%22%
201564%32%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
6,276 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20259:113:111:1
20248:113:111:1
20238:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:113:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201510:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202599%57%55%
202499%56%54%
202399%56%54%
202287%56%54%
202187%55%54%
202087%56%54%
201987%56%53%
201887%56%53%
201787%56%53%
201687%56%52%
201587%56%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025161615
2024161615
2023161615
2022111615
2021111615
2020111515
2019111615
2018111515
2017111515
2016111515
2015111515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,750
$12,181

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025$6,750$12,359$15,012
2024$6,750$10,752$13,254
2023$4,500$10,203$12,626
2022$4,500$10,320$12,187
2021$4,500$10,451$11,800
2020$4,500$10,448$11,512
2019$4,500$10,623$11,293
2018$4,500$10,889$11,017
2017$4,500$10,492$10,708
2016$4,500$10,371$10,356
2015$4,500$10,399$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202595%86%81%
202495%88%85%
202395%88%85%
202295%89%85%
202195%89%85%
202095%89%85%
201995%88%85%
201895%87%85%
201795%87%85%
201690%87%85%
201590%88%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Surprise, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Surprise, AZ is Word Of Life Christian Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Surprise?
4 private schools are located in Surprise.
What percentage of students in Surprise go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Surprise are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Surprise?
75% of private schools in Surprise are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Surprise are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Surprise include: Fourteensix Christian Academy vs. AD

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