Devereux Arizona provides treatment programs and community services to children, adults, and families experiencing behavioral challenges brought on by abuse, neglect, mental illness and/or substance abuse.
We are dedicated to providing hope and care to those with special needs.
Devereux Arizona provides an array of behavioral health and social welfare services for children, adolescents and families.
Our treatment plans emphasize the importance and involvement of the client's family.
We serve children, adolescents, and families in our outpatient offices, in their homes, in school, after school, in group homes, in therapeutic foster care homes and in residential treatment centers, offering various levels of treatment intensity in age-specific programs.
A multidisciplinary team approach is utilized with an emphasis on cognitive, behavioral, developmental and family systems treatment orientations.
We provide optimal opportunities for therapeutic change, by offering a comprehensive range of treatment services.
With a commitment to advanced treatment programs, and dedication to ongoing staff training, we are able to offer a unique continuum of behavioral health and social welfare services.
All programs are aimed at facilitating change both individually and within the family to allow the client to function successfully in his/her community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Devereux ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Resources
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- Devereux Arizona provides treatment programs and community services to children, adults, and families experiencing behavioral challenges brought on by abuse, neglect, mental illness and/or substance abuse. We are dedicated to providing hope and care to those with special needs. Devereux Arizona provides an array of behavioral health and social welfare services for children, adolescents and families. Our treatment plans emphasize the importance and involvement of the client's family. We serve children, adolescents, and families in our outpatient offices, in their homes, in school, after school, in group homes, in therapeutic foster care homes and in residential treatment centers, offering various levels of treatment intensity in age-specific programs. A multidisciplinary team approach is utilized with an emphasis on cognitive, behavioral, developmental and family systems treatment orientations. We provide optimal opportunities for therapeutic change, by offering a comprehensive range of treatment services. With a commitment to advanced treatment programs, and dedication to ongoing staff training, we are able to offer a unique continuum of behavioral health and social welfare services. All programs are aimed at facilitating change both individually and within the family to allow the client to function successfully in his/her community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devereux's ranking?
Devereux ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Devereux?
The application deadline for Devereux is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Devereux located?
Devereux is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 8 other private schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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