For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) serving 1,586 students in Arizona. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arizona.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Arizona include Gateway Academy, Almentia Academy, and Kino Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Arizona (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20987 N John Wayne Pkwy #B104227
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(480) 577-2831
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(480) 577-2831
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony Of Padua School
(Catholic)
1425 E Yaqui St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Bosco Catholic![St. John Bosco Catholic Photo]( "St. John Bosco Catholic Photo")
(Catholic)
16035 S 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 219-4848
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 219-4848
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1436 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
1155 S Power Rd Ste 114 #570
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 660-6474
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 660-6474
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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