For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 278 students in 85284, AZ (there are 8 public schools, serving 5,186 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in 85284, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
Private Schools in 85284, AZ (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bright Horizons Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1365 E Elliot Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
Grades: PK-K
| 226 students
85284, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Joyful Beginnings Academy (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9325 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 491-2210
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 491-2210
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
Our Gang Preschool (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
1565 E Warner Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(802) 524-8901
Tempe, AZ 85284
(802) 524-8901
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
St. James Preschool (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
975 E Warner Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 345-9417
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 345-9417
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 85284, AZ?
2 private schools are located in 85284, AZ.
What percentage of students in 85284 go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in 85284 are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
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