Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sierra Academy Of Scottsdale
About the School
- Sierra Academy of Scottsdale is an accredited preeminent private school provider of specialized education for students in grades 1 12 with mild to moderate special needs.
- Sierras exceptionally skilled and devoted staff implements our innovative sensory-based educational model designed specifically to optimize learning for students on all fronts academically, socially and behaviorally.
- Our model features; hands on multisensory teaching, interactive rotational tutorials and a small class size with an incredible student-to-staff ratio in a safe, structure, and nurturing environment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2025
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Debra Watland
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sierra Academy Of Scottsdale?
The application deadline for Sierra Academy Of Scottsdale is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sierra Academy Of Scottsdale located?
Sierra Academy Of Scottsdale is located in the North Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 6 other private schools located in North Scottsdale.
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Distance: 5.4 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: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
3427 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(866) 620-9380
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
5048 East Oak Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
10251 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Distance: 5.4 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: 10.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
5048 East Oak Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
10251 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
6601 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Distance: 5.4 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: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
3427 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(866) 620-9380
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
5048 East Oak Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
10251 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 92 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Montessori School
20624 N 76th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(442) 267-6305
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Seventh Day Adventist
7440 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 991-6705
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students
Catholic
16235 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 905-0939
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,033 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
14400 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-5100
Distance: 5.5 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: 1.8 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: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 92 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Montessori School
20624 N 76th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(442) 267-6305
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS | 123 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool
8433 E Raintree Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-4533
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-K | 140 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
15152 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1264
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14684 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-9442
Distance: 1.8 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: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7410 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-3300
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
6436 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 22 students
Special Education School
10617 N Hayden Rd Ste B101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-5675
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5334 E Thunderbird Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 944-2220
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 92 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Montessori School
20624 N 76th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(442) 267-6305
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Seventh Day Adventist
7440 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 991-6705
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students
Catholic
16235 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 905-0939
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Jewish
12753 N Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-9141
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
5656 E. Greenway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 92 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Montessori School
20624 N 76th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(442) 267-6305
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS | 123 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool
8433 E Raintree Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-4533
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-K | 140 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
15152 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 391-1264
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14684 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-9442
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 307 students
Alternative School (Christian)
13831 N 94th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 900-1858
1.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
1.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 898 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Copper Ridge School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1400
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Grayhawk Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7525 E Grayhawk Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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