Best Arizona Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 485 private schools serving 70,864 students in Arizona (there are 2,474 public schools, serving 1,138,681 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Arizona are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,989 for elementary schools and $13,922 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Arizona include Creo Montessori School, The Gregory School and Casas Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 88% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 40% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
50% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Arizona Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
311
48,177
6%
94
13,328
8%
6
1,632
4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Arizona?
The best top ranked private schools in Arizona include Creo Montessori School, The Gregory School and Casas Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Arizona?
485 private schools are located in Arizona.
How much do private schools cost in Arizona?
The average private school tuition in Arizona is $9,989 for elementary schools and $13,922 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Arizona?
Arizona private schools are approximately 40% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Arizona go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Arizona are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
50% of private schools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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