For the 2025-26 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 Almentia Academy, Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School, and Gateway Academy.
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 (2025-26)
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
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(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: 7 | 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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