The preschool and kindergarten at St. Maria’s allows each child to discover their own unique God-given talents and abilities.
It is a time for individual encouragement and to establish a wholeness through spiritual, emotional, physical, social and cognitive development.
Our preschool/kindergarten curriculum utilizes “hands-on” materials to present language, math, science, art and religion.
This curriculum will aid the child’s ability to observe, to discover, to concentrate and to make individual choices with his/her own thought process.
Research clearly indicates that play can facilitate healthy development and is essential for children to develop various cognitive, social and emotional skills and abilities.
Play may even provide the best context in which children grow and learn.
These activities will serve to enrich and challenge in an environment where each child is respected and loved as an individual.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1992
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Kindergarten uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call for pricing
Admissions Director
Kathleen Bies
School Notes
- The preschool and kindergarten at St. Maria’s allows each child to discover their own unique God-given talents and abilities. It is a time for individual encouragement and to establish a wholeness through spiritual, emotional, physical, social and cognitive development. Our preschool/kindergarten curriculum utilizes “hands-on” materials to present language, math, science, art and religion. This curriculum will aid the child’s ability to observe, to discover, to concentrate and to make individual choices with his/her own thought process. Research clearly indicates that play can facilitate healthy development and is essential for children to develop various cognitive, social and emotional skills and abilities. Play may even provide the best context in which children grow and learn. These activities will serve to enrich and challenge in an environment where each child is respected and loved as an individual.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten's ranking?
St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten?
The application deadline for St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten located?
St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten is located in the South Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 7 other private schools located in South Scottsdale.
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Scottsdale Umc Cooperative Preschool & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4140 N. Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
2.4 miles
Gr: NS | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Scottsdale Umc Cooperative Preschool & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4140 N. Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
2.4 miles
Gr: NS | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9180 E. Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4136 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-8624
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-8624
2.2 miles
Gr: K-2 | 20 students
Scottsdale Umc Cooperative Preschool & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4140 N. Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
2.4 miles
Gr: NS | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-8
The Marion Burton School
Alternative School
1200 N 77th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9180 E. Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Marion Burton School
Alternative School
1200 N 77th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Fusion Academy Scottsdale ![Fusion Academy Scottsdale Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Scottsdale Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
8700 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
8700 N Gainey Dr Ste 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(602) 661-3721
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(602) 661-3721
2.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 95 students
Ville De Marie Academy
(Catholic)
8524 East Thomas Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 947-9441
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 947-9441
3.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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9180 E. Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4136 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-8624
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-8624
2.2 miles
Gr: K-2 | 20 students
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-8
The Marion Burton School
Alternative School
1200 N 77th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Fusion Academy Scottsdale ![Fusion Academy Scottsdale Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Scottsdale Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
8700 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Scottsdale Umc Cooperative Preschool & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4140 N. Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
2.4 miles
Gr: NS | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-8
Desert Sky Montessori ![Desert Sky Montessori Photo]( "Desert Sky Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
12850 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-7019
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-7019
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students Avg. class size: 27 students
3801 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 874-3721
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 874-3721
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
First Impressions Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
3130 N. Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 941-4094
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 941-4094
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Albert Einstein Academy
Charter School
8250 E Rose Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(602) 721-6610
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(602) 721-6610
0.2 miles
Gr: K-9
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6320 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Saguaro High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6250 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Mohave Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8490 E Jackrabbit Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-5200
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-5200
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Noah Webster Schools-pima
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5399 N Pima Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 291-6900
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 291-6900
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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