For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 278 students in 85284, AZ (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,902 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in 85284, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
Private Schools in 85284, AZ (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bright Horizons Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-K | 226 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
85284, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Joyful Beginnings Academy (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9325 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 491-2210
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 491-2210
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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 7%).
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