Camelback Desert School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Camelback Desert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Year Founded

1950

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 39%

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Caroline Lynch

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At Camelback Desert Schools, our goal is to prepare students to be academically successful, capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges, and confident in their ability to succeed.
We offer a challenging and well-rounded academic curriculum.
We integrate subjects together so that students can understand how they apply to everyday life, and thus be better equipped for the challenges that lay before them.

At Camelback Desert Schools, our goal is to prepare students to be academically successful, capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges, and confident in their ability to succeed. We offer a challenging and well-rounded academic curriculum. We integrate subjects together so that students can understand how they apply to everyday life, and thus be better equipped for the challenges that lay before them.

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What is Camelback Desert School's ranking?

Camelback Desert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Camelback Desert School?

The application deadline for Camelback Desert School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Maricopa County, AZ is $12,281 for elementary schools and $15,815 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maricopa County, AZ is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).