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Best Surprise Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 40 students in Surprise, AZ.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private elementary schools in Surprise, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private Elementary Schools in Surprise, AZ (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
AD
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(Baptist)
17475 W Bell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 544-3498
Gr: K-5 Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fourteensix Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
15175 W Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 252-1460
Gr: K-8 | 40 students
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Surprise, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
18540 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
Gr: PK-3 | 96 students
14422 W Banff Ln
Surprise, AZ 85379
(162) 339-6752
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students

Overview

This Town (Surprise)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
40 Students
60,242 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
4,885 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,750
$11,404
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,957 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,563 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
11,030 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
19%
# Black Students
4 Students
2,657 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
67 Students
25,365 Students
% White Students
73%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
106 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
n/a
16,865 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Surprise, AZ?
2 private elementary schools are located in Surprise, AZ.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Surprise?
100% of private elementary schools in Surprise are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Surprise are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Surprise include: Fourteensix Christian Academy vs. AD

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