Banner Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked AZ School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 37 students
Acceptance rate: 94%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Banner Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Banner Academy
5	1
6	1
7	2
8	9
9	7
10	5
11	8
12	4

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities

Year Founded

1987

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

37 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

8 students

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Dress code is reviewed with parents and students prior to starting

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

We accept Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) funds and work closely with School Choice Arizona to assist families with tuition.

Acceptance Rate

94%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Judy Subaitis

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess club

Arts and Music Programs:

Beat makingGuitar

Rock BandWeekly Music Therapy Groups - Ukulele

School Notes

Mission: We exist to make a difference in students` and parents` lives through excellent educational programs
Core Values: People above all-by developing a highly individualized program for each student
Excellence-by developing a reputation for providing the highest quality education possible
Results-by exceeding the expectations of our students and their parents and facilitating each student to reach his or her maximum potential
Core Purpose: To give hope
Zero-tolerance Policy: As many of our students have endured years of teasing and taunting at other schools, Banner Academy enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward bullying. Our instructors are sensitive to the emotional fragility of the students and emphasize activities which promote the development of self-esteem and empathy for others.
Our teachers are certified to teach students with learning, emotional and behavioral disabilities, including students with autism spectrum disorders as well as content academics (e.g. English, Math, Science, Social Studies)
We offer music therapy, animal therapy and an onsite counselor and Speech and Language services if needed.

Banner Academy is a nationally accredited private school in Tempe, Arizona, with a long history of providing education to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD as well as emotional and learning disabilties.. The school caters to students in grades 4 through 12.
Banner Academy offers small classes with a 6:1 student to teacher ratio, highly qualified faculty and an individualized curriculum to help students reach their full academic potential.
Our students learn to utilize strategies to help them cope with difficult situations with our on-sight counselor, music therapy and animal therapy.
Families and school districts in the Metropolitan Phoenix area place students with special needs in our private day school because of our success with increasing academic skills, social emotional functioning, and transitioning students back into their homeschools.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Banner Academy?

The acceptance rate of Banner Academy is 94%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What is Banner Academy's ranking?

Banner Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Banner Academy?

The application deadline for Banner Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 8/2/2017

This school was excellent. My phone number is 480-589-1755

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