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New Vistas Center For Education Photo - New Vistas is an advanced academic preschool and elementary school located in Chandler. NVCE has consistently held the title of Top Ten School by Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. Our curriculum is unique in Arizona since it enables children to progress at an accelerated rate with any ceiling to learning. Most students function 2-6 years above grade level.
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Oldest Private Preschools in Arizona

The average private preschool in Arizona was founded around 1983 (2025-26).
The oldest private preschool in Arizona is San Francisco De Asis, founded in 1889.
Year Founded Range: 1889 1959 Avg. Year Founded: 1940

Oldest Private Preschools in Arizona (2025-26)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
San Francisco De Asis
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
320 N Humphreys Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1337
Rank: #22.
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.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: PK-12
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
'hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: NS
18748 E Bohhona
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-K
Po Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 789-7227
Rank: #55.
Flagstaff Cooperative Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
850 N Bonito Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
Rank: #66.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-8
207 W Oak St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2223
Rank: #77.
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
Rank: #88.
Immanuel Mission School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: PK-8
2000 So. Rd 351
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 489-0421
Rank: #99.
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-8
5600 W Palmaire Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Rank: #1010.
Immaculate Heart Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: PK-8
410 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Rank: #1111.
Lourdes Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1934
Grades: PK-12
555 E Patagonia Hwy
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-5659
Rank: #1212.
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1936
Grades: PK-8
4715 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-5364
Rank: #1313.
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
Rank: #1414.
St. Mary-basha Catholic School
St. Mary-basha Catholic School Photo - Our students, faculty/staff and parents gather in prayer each morning in Mary's Garden.
(Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1944
Grades: PK-8
200 West Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Redeemer Lutheran School
Redeemer Lutheran School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School sits at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-8
8845 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
St. Gregory School
St. Gregory School Photo - A Christ-centered curriculum.
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-8
3440 N 18th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 266-9527
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Tucson Community School
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: K
2109 E Hedrick Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 326-9212
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
North Phoenix Baptist Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-K
1751 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 707-5821
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School Photo
(2)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-12
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-8
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Camelback Desert School
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: NS-8
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Photo - Our NEW STREAM building. New rooms for Arts, Music, Technology and Library are in place, with a full garage door that opens to have concerts and events.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: PK-8
7521 N 57th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 931-7288
Rank: #2323.
Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: NS-8
3925 E 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
Rank: #2424.
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-8
4510 N 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Rancho Solano Preparatory School - Lower School Campus
Rancho Solano Preparatory School - Lower School Campus Photo - At Rancho Solano, we instill a love of learning from an early age and encourage curiosity, critical thinking and creativity.
(4)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-5
5656 E. Greenway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral School
SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral School Photo - SS. Simon & Jude School's has TEN MILLION DOLLARS in campus improvements over the past decade. We are now celebrating our 70th anniversary! We are fully accredited by the WCEA.
(Catholic)
(4)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-8
6351 N 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 242-1299
Rank: #2727.
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-8
3901 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 957-7010
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten
Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Lifelong learning and friendships start here!
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: NS-PK
5550 E 5th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5550
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
131 N Summit Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2621
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
St. Theresa Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-8
5001 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 840-0010
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Yuma Lutheran School
Yuma Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-8
2555 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-8410
Rank: #3232.
St. Michael's School
St. Michael's School Photo - Nestled on three acres in east-central Tucson, St. Michael's School blends academic excellence with an open, spiritual atmosphere. Designed in Pueblo Revival style by famed Swiss-born architect Josias T. Joesler, our campus reflects the warmth and beauty of the Southwest, creating a space where students feel inspired, connected, and ready to learn.
(Episcopal)
(15)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: PK-8
602 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 722-8478
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-8
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Phoenix Christian School Pk-8
Phoenix Christian School Pk-8 Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-8
2425 N 26th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 956-9330
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-8
3130 N 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 247-8595
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