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

Surprise Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 80 students in Surprise, AZ.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Arizona private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private preschools in Surprise, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Surprise Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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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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)

2
Private Schools
80
Students
-5.9% (-5 students) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+45.5% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Surprise)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
317 Schools
# Students
80 Students
48,152 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202580175191
202460167187
202356165185
202253171188
202153168184
202053158179
201977163182
201871166181
201780158183
201680150181
201585129173
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% Students of Color
17%
36%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202517%36%32%
202430%36%32%
202322%38%32%
202220%37%31%
202120%37%32%
202020%37%31%
201939%36%31%
201839%36%30%
201720%31%31%
201620%30%31%
201517%28%31%
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0.14
0.67

Diversity Score Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20250.140.680.65
20240.510.670.65
20230.500.680.65
20220.450.680.64
20210.450.680.64
20200.450.680.64
20190.620.670.64
20180.440.670.64
20170.140.650.62
20160.140.650.62
20150.130.620.62
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
959 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,074 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20242%2%5%
20231%2%5%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
6,861 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
15%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20251%15%8%
202415%15%8%
202310%16%8%
20228%16%8%
20218%17%7%
20208%17%7%
201916%16%7%
201811%16%7%
20171%12%6%
20161%12%7%
20151%9%6%
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# Black Students
n/a
1,010 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20193%2%6%
20181%2%6%
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# White Students
5 Students
15,915 Students
% White Students
6%
35%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20256%35%48%
202417%34%48%
202323%34%48%
202221%36%50%
202121%36%50%
202021%36%51%
201928%38%52%
201816%38%52%
20176%40%54%
20166%41%54%
20156%37%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
100 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
20,058 Students
% of Others Students
93%
44%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202593%43%34%
202466%44%33%
202366%43%33%
202271%41%31%
202171%41%31%
202071%40%31%
201953%40%30%
201872%40%30%
201793%42%30%
201693%41%29%
201593%49%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
5 Teachers
3,393 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202516:114:112:1
202410:115:112:1
20239:115:112:1
202211:115:112:1
202111:115:112:1
202011:115:112:1
201910:115:112:1
201810:116:112:1
201716:115:112:1
201616:115:112:1
201511:116:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
52%

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

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202599%52%51%
202499%51%51%
202399%53%51%
202299%51%51%
202199%51%50%
202099%53%50%
201987%53%50%
201899%52%50%
201799%51%49%
201699%51%49%
201599%51%48%
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025121716
2024121716
2023121716
2022121716
2021121716
2020121716
2019111716
2018121716
2017121616
2016121616
2015121616
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
90%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearSurprise, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202599%90%83%
202499%91%88%
202399%91%88%
202299%93%88%
202199%92%88%
202099%92%88%
201995%93%88%
201899%93%88%
201799%92%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Surprise, AZ?
The top ranked private preschools in Surprise, AZ is Word Of Life Christian Preschool.
How many private preschools are located in Surprise?
2 private preschools are located in Surprise.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Surprise?
50% of private preschools in Surprise are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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