Wickenburg Christian Academy Photo - WCA students used special glasses that were donated so they could experience the Solar Eclipse in what may be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Now, there's a bright idea!

Best Wickenburg Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 199 students in Wickenburg, AZ (there are 5 public schools, serving 817 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Wickenburg, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Wickenburg, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Private Schools in Wickenburg, AZ (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
515 W Wickenburg Way
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-5227
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
Wickenburg Christian Academy
Wickenburg Christian Academy Photo - WCA students used special glasses that were donated so they could experience the Solar Eclipse in what may be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Now, there's a bright idea!
(Christian)
(2)
260 W Yavapai Street
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-5916
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Wickenburg)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
199 Students
78,857 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
39%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
6,276 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
56%
Average Class Size
9 students
16 students
Average SAT score
1222
(Out of 1600)
1232
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,500
$12,187
Average % on Financial Aid
66%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,455
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
2,966 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
127 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
63%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
35 Students
24,581 Students
% of Others Students
17%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wickenburg, AZ?
2 private schools are located in Wickenburg, AZ.
What percentage of students in Wickenburg go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Wickenburg are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wickenburg?
100% of private schools in Wickenburg are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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