The United School Of Autism in Scottsdale, AZ serves 71 students in grades 1 through 11 in a nonsectarian special education program within a midsize city community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 20 teachers supporting personalized learning environments.
Approximately 9% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity in the Scottsdale area.
As a co–ed institution, it offers specialized education tailored to students with autism from elementary through high school levels.
Located in Scottsdale, this special education school aligns with local private school enrollment sizes and provides an alternative option for families seeking city–based programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-11
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The United School Of Autism?
The application deadline for The United School Of Autism is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The United School Of Autism is Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Scottsdale (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pangaea Schoolhouse (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Camelback Desert School (0.5 miles away)
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Miles
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Pangaea Schoolhouse
(Christian)
9375 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 788-2672
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 788-2672
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Shepherd Of The Desert Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9400 E Mountain View Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 860-0488
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 860-0488
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 58 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10850 N 90th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-0710
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-0710
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Scottsdale
Special Education School
10617 N Hayden Rd Ste B101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-5675
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-5675
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 22 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
2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9180 E. Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
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Location
Miles
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Pangaea Schoolhouse
(Christian)
9375 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 788-2672
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 788-2672
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Scottsdale
Special Education School
10617 N Hayden Rd Ste B101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-5675
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-5675
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 22 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
2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Shepherd Of The Desert Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9400 E Mountain View Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 860-0488
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 860-0488
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 58 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10850 N 90th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-0710
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-0710
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
13940 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 451-5512
2 miles
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
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Laguna Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10475 E Lakeview Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-2400
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-2400
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Cochise Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9451 N 84th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-1100
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 484-1100
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Cheyenne Traditional School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-5600
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 953 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Redfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9181 E Redfield Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-4000
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12990 N 75th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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