For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 448 students in 85281, AZ (there are 13 public schools, serving 6,328 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in 85281, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
40% of private schools in 85281, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Islamic).
Top-Ranked 85281 Arizona Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate listed
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abiding Savior School
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
515 E Continental Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 949-9064
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 949-9064
Gr: K | 17 students
Noor Academy Of Arizona
(Islamic)
125 E 6th St Ste 7
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 829-1443
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 829-1443
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 85281, AZ?
How many private schools are located in 85281?
4 private schools are located in 85281.
What percentage of students in 85281 go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in 85281 are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 85281?
40% of private schools in 85281 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Islamic).
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