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Arizona Private Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Arizona Average Tuition Cost Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school tuition in Arizona is $11,240 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $10,510 per year and the private high school average is $14,464 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Mis Manos Montessori School, with a tuition of $1,015.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AZ Schools Ranked: 170
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,015–$5,000
AZ School Avg.: $11,321
National School Avg.: $11,160

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AZ Schools Ranked: 170
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,015–$5,000
AZ School Avg.: $11,321
National School Avg.: $11,160

Arizona Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +32.5% (+$2,769 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Arizona (AZ) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$13,580	$11,288	▲ +$274	▲ +2.5%
2024	$13,227	$11,014	▲ +$538	▲ +5.1%
2023	$12,716	$10,476	▲ +$480	▲ +4.8%
2022	$12,216	$9,996	▲ +$187	▲ +1.9%
2021	$11,969	$9,809	▲ +$159	▲ +1.6%
2020	$11,683	$9,650	▲ +$222	▲ +2.4%
2019	$11,449	$9,428	▲ +$262	▲ +2.9%
2018	$11,183	$9,166	▲ +$260	▲ +2.9%
2017	$10,900	$8,906	▲ +$387	▲ +4.5%
2016	$10,523	$8,519	▲ +$225	▲ +2.7%
2015	$10,108	$8,294	—	—

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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 (tuition range: $1,015–$5,000, avg $11,321)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,015 $5,800 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,264

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arizona average private schools tuition?

The Arizona average private schools tuition is $11,240 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Arizona?

The top ranked private schools in Arizona include Mis Manos Montessori School, Arrowhead Montessori and Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Arizona?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Arizona is Centennial Academy, with a tuition of $1700. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Arrowhead Montessori, with a tuition of $1200.

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