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85282 Arizona Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 1,107 students in 85282, AZ.

The private preschools in 85282, AZ include Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School and Grace Christian Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.

80% of private preschools in 85282, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 5
# Students Served: 1,107
Average Tuition: $9,785
Average Class Size: 14 students
% Students of Color: 31%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 5
# Students Served: 1,107
Average Tuition: $9,785
Average Class Size: 14 students
% Students of Color: 31%
View 85282 Arizona School Trends

Top Ranked 85282 Arizona Private Preschools (2026-27)

Grace Christian Academy

Gr: PK-8 | 285 students

Avg. class size: 17 students

Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6

Christian

1200 E Southern Avenue

Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 966-5022

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Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School

Gr: PK-8 | 502 students

Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5

Catholic

2117 S Rural Rd

Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 967-5567

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Emmanuel Lutheran School

Gr: PK-8 | 150 students

Avg. class size: 14 students

Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

715 W Southern Ave

Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 967-3991

(8)

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Mill Avenue Preschool

Gr: PK-K

Daycare / Preschool

4431 S Mill Ave

Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 839-3306

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Tempe Christian PreSchool

Gr: NS-PK | 170 students

Avg. class size: 12 students

Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)

3929 S Rural Road

Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 838-2866

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in 85282, AZ?

The private preschools in 85282, AZ include Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School and Grace Christian Academy.

How many private preschools are located in 85282?

5 private preschools are located in 85282.

How diverse are private preschools in 85282?

85282 private preschools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 36%.

What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in 85282?

80% of private preschools in 85282 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Christian).

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