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Christ Greenfield School
St. John Bosco Catholic

Arizona Private Preschools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) serving 1,026 students in Arizona.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Arizona private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
Affiliations: 100% of private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top schools: The top ranked private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona include Christ Greenfield School, Ignite Learning Academy, and St. John Bosco Catholic.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona (2026-27)

Christ Greenfield School Photo
Christ Greenfield School
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
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Ignite Learning Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students
4848 E Cactus Road, Ste 505-897
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 660-6474
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St. John Bosco Catholic Photo
St. John Bosco Catholic
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
16035 S 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 219-4848
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St. Anthony Of Padua School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1425 E Yaqui St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona include Christ Greenfield School, Ignite Learning Academy, and St. John Bosco Catholic.
How many private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are located in Arizona?
4 private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are located in Arizona.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
100% of private preschools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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Private Schools
1,026
Students
$8,434
Avg. Tuition
38%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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