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Largest Arizona Private Elementary Schools

Name: Arizona Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in Arizona has 202 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in Arizona is Gilbert Christian Schools - District Office, with 2,408 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AZ Schools Ranked: 289
Top 20 Range (Students): 546–2,408
AZ School Avg.: 202
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AZ Schools Ranked: 289
Top 20 Range (Students): 546–2,408
AZ School Avg.: 202
National School Avg.: 196

Arizona Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +16.9% (+29 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Arizona (AZ) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	201	▲ +6	▲ +3.1%
2024	192	195	▲ +1	▲ +0.5%
2023	193	194	▲ +2	▲ +1.0%
2022	205	192	▲ +4	▲ +2.1%
2021	201	188	▲ +12	▲ +6.8%
2020	188	176	— 0	— 0.0%
2019	193	176	▲ +2	▲ +1.1%
2018	190	174	▼ -5	▼ -2.8%
2017	199	179	▲ +7	▲ +4.1%
2016	196	172	▲ +35	▲ +25.5%
2015	183	137	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Arizona (students range: 546–2,408, avg 202)

School Size Range: 418 2,408 Avg. School Size: 742

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arizona average private elementary schools student size?

The Arizona average private elementary schools student size is 202 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in Arizona?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Arizona include Gilbert Christian Schools - District Office, Az Aspire Academy and Northwest Christian School.

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