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 High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 3,737 students in Tempe, AZ.
The top ranked private high schools in Tempe, AZ include Valley Christian Elementary School, The Aces-tempe, and Az Aspire Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Arizona private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
14% of private high schools in Tempe, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top Ranked Tempe Private High Schools (2025-26)

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
Park City Independent
100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1700
Tempe, AZ 85281
(888) 866-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Tuition 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
[+] 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Tempe, AZ?
The top ranked private high schools in Tempe, AZ include Valley Christian Elementary School, The Aces-tempe, and Az Aspire Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Tempe?
8 private high schools are located in Tempe.
How diverse are private high schools in Tempe?
Tempe private high schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Tempe?
14% of private high schools in Tempe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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