Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Hman'shawa Day School
About the School
- Hman'shawa Day School in Fountain Hills, AZ, serves 33 students in preschool and kindergarten within a rural community setting.
- The co–educational, nonsectarian early childhood program maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with 13 teachers on staff.
- Founded in 1903, Hman'shawa Day School is one of the oldest private schools in the state of Arizona.
- The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools statewide for diversity, with 100% of enrolled students representing students of color.
- As a rural PK–K private school, Hman'shawa Day School provides early learning options distinct from nearby Scottsdale–area schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Hman'shawa Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hman'shawa Day School's ranking?
Hman'shawa Day 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 Hman'shawa Day School?
The application deadline for Hman'shawa Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Hman'shawa Day School is Lexis Preparatory School (6.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is 'hman'shawa Day School (3.5 miles away)
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Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: NS | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool
18748 E Bohhona
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10409 E McDowell Mountain Ranch
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 538-0411
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
13940 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 71 students
Special Education School
9590 E Shea Blvd Bldg C
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-1339
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19
Catholic
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
9180 E. Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Distance: 10.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1200 N 77th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: NS-1
9606 E Kalil Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(520) 503-2303
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 71 students
Special Education School
9590 E Shea Blvd Bldg C
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-1339
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: K-6
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
9375 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 788-2672
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: NS | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool
18748 E Bohhona
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10409 E McDowell Mountain Ranch
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 538-0411
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
13940 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: NS-1
9606 E Kalil Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(520) 503-2303
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(480) 461-4000
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(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
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Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5210
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Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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