Top 3 Best Tempe Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,718 students in Tempe, AZ.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Tempe, AZ include Autism Academy For Education & Development, Banner Academy and Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
44% of private elementary schools in Tempe, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Tempe Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Autism Academy For Education & Development
Special Education School
(1)
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Grades: K-12
| 460 students
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
Grades: 4-12
| 44 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
(Catholic)
(3)
2117 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
AZ Aspire Academy
Special Education School
(3)
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Grades: 1-12
| 45 students
Chrysalis Academy Day School For Children With Autism
Special Education School
600 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 60 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
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
Grace Christian Academny
Grace Christian Academny Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE
(Christian)
1200 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Noor Academy Of Arizona
(Islamic)
125 E 6th St Ste 7
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 829-1443
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Tempe, Arizona

Tempe, 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
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
1565 E Warner Road
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
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Tempe, AZ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Tempe, AZ include Autism Academy For Education & Development, Banner Academy and Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Tempe, AZ?
9 private elementary schools are located in Tempe, AZ.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Tempe, AZ?
Tempe, AZ private elementary schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 41%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Tempe, AZ?
44% of private elementary schools in Tempe, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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