The average private school in Arizona was founded around 1984 (2025).
The oldest private school in Arizona is San Xavier Mission School, founded in 1864.
Year Founded Range: 1864
1948
Avg. Year Founded: 1923
Oldest Private Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
San Xavier Mission School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1864
Grades: K-8
1980 W San Xavier Rd
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-0628
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 294-0628
Rank: #22.
San Francisco De Asis
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
320 N Humphreys Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1337
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1337
Rank: #33.
St. Michael Indian School![St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.]( "St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: PK-12
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
'hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: NS
18748 E Bohhona
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-K
Po Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 789-7227
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 789-7227
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Casita Daycare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: 1-6
1440 W Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 358-9582
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Flagstaff Cooperative Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
850 N Bonito Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
River Of Life Christian School
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: K-12
6902 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 790-2424
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 790-2424
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
San Pedro Valley Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: 9-12
6107 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 457-9057
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 457-9057
Rank: #1010.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-8
207 W Oak St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2223
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2223
Rank: #1111.
East Fork Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: K-8
4325 Fort Apache Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4455
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4455
Rank: #1212.
Devereux
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: K-12
6436 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Rank: #1313.
St. Mary's Catholic High School![St. Mary's Catholic High School Photo]( "St. Mary's Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1917
Grades: 9-12
2525 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 251-2503
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 251-2503
Rank: #1414.
Phoenix First Childcare And Learning
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: PK-K
13613 N. Cave Creek Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 867-1511
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 867-1511
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Immanuel Mission School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: PK-8
2000 So. Rd 351
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 489-0421
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 489-0421
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Loretto Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: K-8
1200 E 14th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 227-1755
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 227-1755
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-8
5600 W Palmaire Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: K-10
2980 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 224-8022
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 224-8022
Rank: #1919.
Brophy College Preparatory![Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus]( "Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus")
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1928
Grades: 6-12
4701 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Rank: #2020.
Founding Date: 1929
Grades: 8-12
1000 Orme School Rd.
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Rank: #2121.
Immaculate Heart Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: PK-8
410 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Rank: #2222.
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1931
Grades: K-8
1436 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1933
Grades: K-12
6000 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Rank: #2424.
Founding Date: 1934
Grades: PK-12
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Glenview Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1936
Grades: K-8
6801 N 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 931-1846
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 931-1846
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1936
Grades: PK-8
4715 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-5364
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-5364
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Maricopa Village Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1940
Grades: K-7
8075 W Baseline Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(520) 430-6827
Laveen, AZ 85339
(520) 430-6827
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
Founding Date: 1940
Grades: PK-K
2605 N Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-8811
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-8811
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
St. Agnes Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1943
Grades: K-8
2311 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 244-0349
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 244-0349
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
St. Matthew School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1943
Grades: K-8
320 N 20th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 254-0611
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 254-0611
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Xavier College Preparatory
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1943
Grades: 9-12
4710 N 5th St
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3772
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3772
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1944
Grades: PK-8
200 West Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Rank: #3333.
Holbrook Seventh-day Adventist Indian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: 1-12
2001 Mclaws Rd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6845
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6845
Rank: #3434.
Gompers Private School![Gompers Private School Photo]( "Gompers Private School Photo")
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: 6-12
6601 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Rank: #35 - 3935. - 39.
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: 2-12
20061 E Rittenhouse Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2009
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-2009
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average private schools founding year?
The Arizona average private schools founding year is 1984 for 2025.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Arizona?
The top ranked private schools in Arizona include San Xavier Mission School, San Francisco De Asis and St. Michael Indian School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Arizona?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Arizona is St. Michael Indian School, with a year of 1902. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is San Xavier Mission School, with a year of 1864.
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