Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Valley Christian Elementary School
About the School
- Valley Christian Elementary School in Tempe, AZ, serves 900 students in grades K–12 within a midsize city community.
- The co–ed Christian school offers a comprehensive grade span from kindergarten through 12th grade with 70 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
- Annual tuition is $11,000, providing access to 15 Advanced Placement courses.
- The student body includes 20.43% students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity in the school community.
- Valley Christian ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for largest student enrollment and number of AP courses offered.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Valley Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
900 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Valley Christian Elementary School cost?
Valley Christian Elementary School's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.
What is Valley Christian Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Valley Christian Elementary School?
The application deadline for Valley Christian Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Valley Christian Elementary School is Accel East Campus (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bright Horizons Family Center (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1773 East McNair Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Special Education School
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Special Education School
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 2,292 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Special Education School
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 35
Catholic
1150 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Special Education School
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 2,292 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Special Education School
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
2520 S Alma School Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1773 East McNair Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 226 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
1365 E Elliot Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool
1512 W Elliot Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2862 South Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Fuller Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1975 E Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Heritage Academy Laveen
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4275 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
James Madison Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5815 S Mcclintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Quest High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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