Verde Valley School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 99 students
Yearly Tuition: $54,000
Acceptance rate: 65%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Verde Valley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Verde Valley School
9	18
10	25
11	28
12	28

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Grade 11 and Grade 12 are the largest grades at Verde Valley School, with 28 students each.

Year Founded

1948

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Campus Size

140 acres

Student Body

Total Students

99 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

12 students

Average SAT score

1141

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

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Advanced Courses

All courses are pre-IB or IB (11th & 12th grades)

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
International Baccalaureate World School (IB)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$54,000

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Tuition Notes

Day admission tuition is $20,500

% on Financial Aid

45%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$18,500

Acceptance Rate

65%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Kim Hollingsworth

Admissions Associate

Sabrina Campbell

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

ClimbingCross Country

CyclingDance

EquestrianGolf

Mountain BikingRock Climbing

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Coffee House Poetry ClubModel UN

Organic GardeningUN Millennium Development Goals Committee

Arts and Music Programs:

Theater

School Notes

Verde Valley School is one of only a few International Baccalaureate Boarding Schools in the U.S. VVS educates students for college and for life by encouraging them to become intellectually curious, academically accomplished and creatively expressive.
Our academic and residential programs foster intercultural understanding and world citizenship, environmental stewardship, the value of physical labor, and service to humanity with a willing spirit.
VVS is accredited by the International Baccalaureate World School Organization and the North Central Accreditation Association.

Verde Valley School educates students for college and for life by encouraging them to become intellectually curious, academically accomplished and creatively expressive. The program fosters intercultural understanding and world citizenship, environmental stewardship, the value of physical labor, and service to humanity with a willing spirit.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- David Calley '81 - is the co-founder of Southwest Windpower of Flagstaff, a company designed to produce energy at a reasonable cost and to make the knowledge and the equipment available globally.
- Celia Lowenstein ’71 - is an awarding-winning producer/director whose films are regularly shown at international film festivals and screened on television channels around the world. She has lectured in film studies at Oxford University.
- Jean Strouse '63 - is the author of Morgan, American Financier (1999) and Alice James, A Biography (1980), which won the Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy.
- Rick Ridder '71 - is the co-founder of RBI Strategies & Research, consultant to national presidential campaigns.
- Ramona Sakiestewa '66 - is one of Native America's most influential artists
- Chris Horner '71 - is a film-maker, writer, photographer and designer
- Benson K. Whitney '74 - served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway under Presidents Bush and Obama
- Carol Tantau '63 - is a leader in domestic violence prevention.
- Phil Noyes '84 - is a documentary filmmaker and producer at PBS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Verde Valley School cost?

Verde Valley School's tuition is approximately $54,000 for private students.

What schools are Verde Valley School often compared to?

Verde Valley School is often viewed alongside schools like Southwestern Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Verde Valley School?

The acceptance rate of Verde Valley School is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Verde Valley School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Arizona with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Verde Valley School?

Verde Valley School famous alumni include: David Calley '81, Celia Lowenstein ’71, Jean Strouse '63, Rick Ridder '71, Ramona Sakiestewa '66, Chris Horner '71, Benson K. Whitney '74, Carol Tantau '63 and Phil Noyes '84.

What sports does Verde Valley School offer?

Verde Valley School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cycling, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Verde Valley School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for most sports offered.

What is Verde Valley School's ranking?

Verde Valley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Verde Valley School?

The application deadline for Verde Valley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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