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Word Of Life Christian Preschool Top 5 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (AZ)
Fourteensix Christian Academy
Surprise KinderCare

Surprise Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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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AD
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

4
Private Schools
80
Students
$6,750
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Surprise)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
515 Schools
# Students
80 Students
78,638 Students
% Students of Color
17%
39%
0.63
0.71
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
19%
# Black Students
4 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
72 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
42%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
74 Students
24,373 Students
% of Others Students
43%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
6,261 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
57%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,750
$11,240
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%
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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