Banner Academy Photo - At Banner Academy students have the opportunity to work and play with a variety of reptiles, birds and mammals.

Best Tempe Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 4,957 students in Tempe, AZ.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Tempe, AZ include Banner Academy, Az Aspire Academy, and Grace Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
42% of private elementary schools in Tempe, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Tempe Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Aces-tempe
The Aces-tempe Photo - The ACES Tempe Campus
Special Education School
(1)
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate listed
Az Aspire Academy
Special Education School
(3)
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Gr: K-12 | 2,292 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Banner Academy
Banner Academy Photo - At Banner Academy students have the opportunity to work and play with a variety of reptiles, birds and mammals.
Special Education School
(1)
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE
(Christian)
1200 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
(Catholic)
(3)
2117 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Acceptance rate listed
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Autism Academy For Education & Development
Special Education School
(1)
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Autism Academy Of Education And Development
Special Education School
7581 S Willow Dr, Ste #103
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Gr: K-12 | 150 students
Emmanuel Lutheran School
Emmanuel Lutheran School Photo - Our well-rounded curriculum includes the core disciplines along with robust music and drama programs.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(8)
715 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-3991
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Noor Academy Of Arizona
(Islamic)
125 E 6th St Ste 7
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 829-1443
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Park City Independent
100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1700
Tempe, AZ 85281
(888) 866-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Tempe, Arizona

Tempe, 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
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
1565 E Warner Road
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
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1005 E Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Gr: 7-8 | 119 students

Overview

This Town (Tempe)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,957 Students
58,293 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
280 Teachers
4,885 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
56%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,375
$11,496
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
59%
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$413.65 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
19 Students
1,957 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
3%
# Asian Students
159 Students
1,563 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
700 Students
11,030 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
19%
# Black Students
1,049 Students
2,657 Students
% Black Students
21%
5%
# White Students
2,670 Students
25,365 Students
% White Students
53%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
106 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
462 Students
14,916 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Tempe, AZ?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Tempe, AZ include Banner Academy, Az Aspire Academy, and Grace Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Tempe?
12 private elementary schools are located in Tempe.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Tempe?
Tempe private elementary schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Tempe?
42% of private elementary schools in Tempe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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