For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 3,420 students in 85282, AZ (there are 21 public schools, serving 7,050 public students). 33% of all K-12 students in 85282, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in 85282, AZ include Az Aspire Academy, Grace Christian Academy, and Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked 85282 Arizona Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Gr: K-12 | 2,292 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Christian)
1200 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
2117 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Acceptance rate listed
715 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-3991
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-3991
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Tempe Christian PreSchool
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
3929 S Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 838-2866
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 838-2866
Gr: NS-PK | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 85282, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in 85282, AZ include Az Aspire Academy, Grace Christian Academy, and Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School.
How many private schools are located in 85282?
6 private schools are located in 85282.
How diverse are private schools in 85282?
85282 private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in 85282 go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in 85282 are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
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