For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,674 students in Yavapai County, AZ (there are 99 public schools, serving 23,399 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Yavapai County, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Yavapai County, AZ include The Orme School, Verde Valley School, and Prescott Adventist Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked Yavapai County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Orme School Rd.
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Gr: 8-12 Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2980 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 224-8022
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 224-8022
Gr: K-10 | 76 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo]( "Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
131 N Summit Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2621
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2621
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
3090 E. Coronado Trail
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1212 Warrior Way
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 445-6306
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 445-6306
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aletheia Classical Chr School
(Calvinist)
137 N Marina St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 778-2538
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 778-2538
Gr: 2-8 | 16 students
1027 Spire Dr.
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 443-9290
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 443-9290
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students
Cedar Tree Montessori Inc
Montessori School
129 N Pleasant St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-8785
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-8785
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
(Catholic)
2715 E State Route 89a
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-0624
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-0624
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed
124 N Virginia St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-5100
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-5100
Gr: 4-5 | 13 students Tuition listed
1446 Moyer Rd
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 445-5382
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 445-5382
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
90 Deer Trail Drive
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 282-4772
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 282-4772
Gr: NS-PK | 31 students Avg. class size: 15 students
United Christian School![United Christian School Photo]( "United Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
903 Finnie Flat Rd
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-0415
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-0415
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Verde Christian Academy
(Christian)
102 S Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-8113
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-8113
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
Verde Valley Seventh-day Adventist School![Verde Valley Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Verde Valley Adventist School]( "Verde Valley Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Verde Valley Adventist School")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
51 W Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7322
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7322
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Tuition listed
Yavapai County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
148 S Marina Street
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 445-2565
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 445-2565
Gr: NS-8 | 65 students
St. Luke's School (Closed 2021)
Montessori School (Episcopal)
2000 Shepherds Ln
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-1315
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-1315
Gr: K | 32 students
Spring Ridge Academy (Closed 2024)
All-girls
13690 S Burton Rd
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-4602
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Yavapai County, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Yavapai County, AZ include The Orme School, Verde Valley School, and Prescott Adventist Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Yavapai County?
16 private schools are located in Yavapai County.
How diverse are private schools in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of students in Yavapai County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Yavapai County are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Yavapai County?
Which private schools in Yavapai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Yavapai County include: The Orme School vs. Verde Valley School, Verde Valley School vs. The Orme School, Aletheia Classical Chr School vs. Trinity Christian School
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