Oldest Private High Schools in Arizona

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The average private high school in Arizona was founded around 1980 (2021).
The oldest private high school in Arizona is St. Michael Indian School, founded in 1902.
The oldest private high schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).

Oldest Private High Schools in Arizona (2021)

  • School Founding Date Grades Location
  • Rank: #11.
    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.
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1902
    Grades: PK-121 Lupton Rd
    Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
    (505) 979-5590
  • Rank: #22.
    East Fork Lutheran Grade School And High School
    (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
     Founding Date: 1911
    Grades: K-114325 Fort Apache Rd
    Whiteriver, AZ 85941
    (928) 338-4455
  • Rank: #33.
    St. Marys High School
    St. Marys High School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1917
    Grades: 9-122525 N 3rd St
    Phoenix, AZ 85004
    (602) 251-2511
  • Rank: #44.
    Southwestern Academy- Beaver Creek Ranch
    Southwestern Academy- Beaver Creek Ranch Photo - Arizona State Fair
    Founding Date: 1924
    Grades: 9-128800 East Ranch Campus Road
    Rimrock, AZ 86335
    (626) 799-5010
  • Rank: #55.
    Brophy College Preparatory
    Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1928
    Grades: 9-124701 N Central Avenue
    Phoenix, AZ 85012
    (602) 264-5291
  • Rank: #66.
    The Orme School
    The Orme School Photo - Small class sizes allow for maximum learning.
    Founding Date: 1929
    Grades: 8-121000 Orme School Rd
    Mayer, AZ 86333
    (928) 632-7601
  • Rank: #77.
    Immaculate Heart School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1930
    Grades: PK-12410 E Magee Rd
    Tucson, AZ 85704
    (520) 297-6672
  • Rank: #88.
    Green Fields School
    Green Fields School Photo - View of the Green Fields Center for Performing Arts
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1933
    Grades: K-126000 N Camino De La Tierra
    Tucson, AZ 85741
    (520) 297-2288
  • Rank: #99.
    Gompers Private School
    Gompers Private School Photo
    Special Education School
     Founding Date: 1947
    Grades: 1-126601 N 27th Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85017
    (602) 336-0061
  • Rank: #1010.
    Verde Valley School
    Verde Valley School Photo - Write, score and perform an original musical. Create your own violin in welding class and play it with the VVS rock or jazz band! Our approach to the arts is student-centered, performance-based and quite unique.
    Founding Date: 1948
    Grades: 9-123511 Verde Valley School Road
    Sedona, AZ 86351
    (928) 284-2272
  • Rank: #1111.
    Phoenix Christian Preparatory School
    Phoenix Christian Preparatory School Photo
    (Christian)
     Founding Date: 1949
    Grades: NS-121751 W Indian School Road
    Phoenix, AZ 85015
    (602) 265-4707
  • Rank: #1212.
    Salpointe Catholic High School
    Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1950
    Grades: 9-121545 E Copper Street
    Tucson, AZ 85719
    (520) 327-6581
  • Rank: #1313.
    Thunderbird Adventist Academy
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
     Founding Date: 1953
    Grades: 9-127410 E Sutton Dr
    Scottsdale, AZ 85260
    (480) 948-3300
  • Rank: #14-1514.- 15.
    Rancho Solano Preparatory School - Middle and Upper School
    Rancho Solano Preparatory School - Middle and Upper School Photo
    Founding Date: 1954
    Grades: 6-129180 Via De Ventura
    Scottsdale, AZ 85258
    (480) 646-8200
  • Rank: #14-1514.- 15.
    Seton Catholic Preparatory
    Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Seton Catholic graduates are Merit Scholars, earn millions in scholarships, and are accepted to top private colleges, universities and service academies.
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1954
    Grades: 9-121150 N. Dobson Road
    Chandler, AZ 85224
    (480) 963-1900
  • Rank: #1616.
    Veritas Academy Of Tucson
    Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo
    Alternative School (Christian)
     Founding Date: 1958
    Grades: K-112151 N Palo Verde Blvd
    Tucson, AZ 85716
    (520) 576-0427
  • Rank: #1717.
    Centennial Academy
     Founding Date: 1960
    Grades: 10-12265 W Cannon Ave
    Colorado City, AZ 86021
    (928) 875-2203
  • Rank: #1818.
    Phoenix Country Day School
    Phoenix Country Day School Photo - Core curriculum for students in pre-k through fourth grade is enhanced by the study of music, art, science, physical education, technology, library science, and Spanish. Faculty and staff work together to create a nurturing environment with small classes and a challenging, comprehensive curriculum.
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1961
    Grades: PK-123901 E. Stanford Dr.
    Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
    (602) 955-8200
  • Rank: #1919.
    Bourgade Catholic High School
    Bourgade Catholic High School Photo - Bourgade Catholic High School is a place where you fit in. And stand out.
    (Roman Catholic)
     Founding Date: 1962
    Grades: 9-124602 N 31st Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85017
    (602) 973-4000
  • Rank: #20-2120.- 21.
    New Way Academy
    Special Education School
     Founding Date: 1968
    Grades: 1-125048 East Oak Street
    Phoenix, AZ 85008
    (602) 389-8600
  • Rank: #20-2120.- 21.
    Scottsdale Christian Academy
    Scottsdale Christian Academy Photo - Our new Innovation and Creation Hub allows students to learn the engineering process with 3D printers and a state of the laser cutter.
    (Christian)
     Founding Date: 1968
    Grades: PK-1214400 N Tatum Blvd
    Phoenix, AZ 85032
    (602) 992-5100
  • Rank: #2222.
    Blueprint Education
    Blueprint Education Photo
    Founding Date: 1969
    Grades: 9-122225 W Whispering Wind Dr, Ste 205
    Phoenix, AZ 85085
    (602) 674-5555
  • Rank: #2323.
    Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory
    Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory Photo
    (Christian)
     Founding Date: 1974
    Grades: PK-1211875 N. 24th Street
    Phoenix, AZ 85028
    (602) 992-8140
  • Rank: #2424.
    Kino Learning Center
    Kino Learning Center Photo
    Alternative School
    (3)
     Founding Date: 1976
    Grades: K-126625 N 1st Ave
    Tucson, AZ 85718
    (520) 297-7278
  • Rank: #2525.
    Arizona Lutheran Academy
    Arizona Lutheran Academy Photo - Arizona Lutheran Academy
    (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
     Founding Date: 1978
    Grades: 9-126036 S 27th Avenue
    Phoenix, AZ 85041
    (602) 268-8686
  • Rank: #26-3026.- 30.
    Accel
    Accel Photo - outdoor learning
    Special Education School
     Founding Date: 1980
    Grades: K-1210251 N 35th Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85051
    (602) 995-7366
  • Rank: #26-3026.- 30.
    Dobson Montessori School
    Dobson Montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.
    Montessori School
     Founding Date: 1980
    Grades: NS-12745 S. Extension
    Mesa, AZ 85210
    (480) 962-1432
  • Rank: #26-3026.- 30.
    The Gregory School
    The Gregory School Photo
    (11)
     Founding Date: 1980
    Grades: 5-123231 N Craycroft Rd
    Tucson, AZ 85712
    (520) 327-6395
  • Rank: #26-3026.- 30.
    Northwest Christian School
    Northwest Christian School Photo
    (Christian)
    (7)
     Founding Date: 1980
    Grades: NS-1216401 N. 43rd Avenue
    Phoenix, AZ 85053
    (602) 978-5134
  • Rank: #26-3026.- 30.
    Redeemer Christian School
    Redeemer Christian School Photo - Class Teamwork Supports the Community
    Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1980
    Grades: K-12719 N Stapley Dr
    Mesa, AZ 85203
    (480) 962-5003
  • Rank: #3131.
    Dream City Christian School
    Dream City Christian School Photo
    (Other Lutheran)
     Founding Date: 1981
    Grades: NS-1221000 N 75th Ave
    Glendale, AZ 85308
    (623) 561-2000
  • Rank: #3232.
    Valley Christian Schools
    (Christian)
     Founding Date: 1982
    Grades: K-126900 W Galveston St
    Chandler, AZ 85226
    (480) 705-8888
  • Rank: #3333.
    Wickenburg Christian Academy
    Wickenburg Christian Academy Photo - WCA students used special glasses that were donated so they could experience the Solar Eclipse in what may be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Now, there's a bright idea!
    (Christian)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1983
    Grades: PK-12260 W Yavapai Street
    Wickenburg, AZ 85390
    (928) 684-5916
  • Rank: #3434.
    91st Psalm Christian School
    91st Psalm Christian School Photo - 91st Psalm Christian School
    (Christian)
     Founding Date: 1984
    Grades: PK-122020 E Baseline Rd
    Phoenix, AZ 85042
    (602) 243-1900
  • Rank: #3535.
    Desert Christian Schools
    Desert Christian Schools Photo - Come join us at Desert Christian Preschool! Where a love of learning is discovered!
    (Christian)
    (2)
     Founding Date: 1986
    Grades: PK-127525 E Speedway Blvd
    Tucson, AZ 85710
    (520) 901-5499
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