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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 $11,175 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $10,499 per year and the private high school average is $14,450 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: 171
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,015–$5,000
AZ School Avg.: $11,260
National School Avg.: $11,175

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AZ Schools Ranked: 171
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,015–$5,000
AZ School Avg.: $11,260
National School Avg.: $11,175

Arizona Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Total Growth: +18.8% (+$1,960 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Arizona (AZ) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$12,359	▲ +$1,607	▲ +14.9%
2024	$13,254	$10,752	▲ +$549	▲ +5.4%
2023	$12,626	$10,203	▼ -$117	▼ -1.1%
2022	$12,187	$10,320	▼ -$131	▼ -1.3%
2021	$11,800	$10,451	▲ +$3	▲ +0.0%
2020	$11,512	$10,448	▼ -$175	▼ -1.6%
2019	$11,293	$10,623	▼ -$266	▼ -2.4%
2018	$11,017	$10,889	▲ +$397	▲ +3.8%
2017	$10,708	$10,492	▲ +$121	▲ +1.2%
2016	$10,356	$10,371	▼ -$28	▼ -0.3%
2015	$9,939	$10,399	—	—

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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 $11,260)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,015 $5,800 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,141

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arizona average private schools tuition?

The Arizona average private schools tuition is $11,175 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 Spondeo Preschool.

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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