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 (2025-26)
- 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)
Top Rankings
Hman'shawa Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Quick Facts
'hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
18748 E Bohhona
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
3.5 miles
Gr: NS | 69 students
Mission Montessori On The Desert
Montessori School
12990 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 860-4330
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 188 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Lexis Preparatory School![Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus]( "Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus")
Special Education School
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
6.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare![McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare Photo - McDowell Mountain Ranch KinderCare]( "McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare Photo - McDowell Mountain Ranch KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
10409 E McDowell Mountain Ranch
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 538-0411
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 538-0411
8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Daycare / Preschool
13940 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
8.4 miles
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
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