Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.

Most Selective Private High Schools in Arizona

The average private high school acceptance rate in Arizona is 83% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Arizona is Lexis Preparatory School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 81%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Arizona (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lexis Preparatory School
Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-12
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bella Vista College Prepratory School
Bella Vista College Prepratory School Photo - Class of 2017
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Phoenix Country Day School
Phoenix Country Day School Photo - Core curriculum for students in pre-k through fourth grade is enhanced by the study of music, art, science, physical education, technology, library science, and Spanish. Faculty and staff work together to create a nurturing environment with small classes and a challenging, comprehensive curriculum.
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Creo Farm School Middle & High School
Creo Farm School Middle & High School Photo
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 7-12
21311 S Lindsey rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 912-3734
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
New Way Academy
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 1-12
5048 East Oak Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brophy College Preparatory
Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 6-12
4701 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Verde Valley School
Verde Valley School Photo - Write, score and perform an original musical. Create your own violin in welding class and play it with the VVS rock or jazz band! Our approach to the arts is student-centered, performance-based and quite unique.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Gateway Academy
Gateway Academy Photo - Home of the Warriors!
Special Education School
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 6-12
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
The Orme School
The Orme School Photo - Caravan offers a unique outdoor adventure and academic program for students. Led by faculty, class-sized trips explore Southwest's stunning landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. Camping in National Parks or wilderness, students gain outdoor skills and delve into the region's natural and human history. Caravan grants academic credits for graduation.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
1000 Orme School Rd.
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Sedona Sky Academy
Sedona Sky Academy Photo
All-girls | Alternative School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 7-12
3090 E. Coronado Trail
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 821-1630
Rank: #1111.
Dobson-montessori School
Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: 6-12
9180 Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
North Valley Christain Academy
North Valley Christain Academy Photo - Entrance to NVCA.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(14)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Notre Dame Preparatory
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Salpointe Catholic High School
Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
1545 E Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: PK-12
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Rank: #1717.
Az Aspire Academy
Special Education School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-12
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Almentia Academy
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
20987 N John Wayne Pkwy #B104227
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(480) 577-2831
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Dream City Christian School
Dream City Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
St. Michael Indian School
St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Seton Catholic Preparatory
Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
1150 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Truthful Beginnings
Truthful Beginnings Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1682 E Hwy 70
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Wickenburg Christian Academy
Wickenburg Christian Academy Photo - WCA students used special glasses that were donated so they could experience the Solar Eclipse in what may be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Now, there's a bright idea!
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
260 W Yavapai Street
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-5916
Rank: #18 - 2418. - 24.
Yuma Catholic High School
Yuma Catholic High School Photo - Logo - Yuma Catholic High School Shamrocks
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
2100 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 317-7914
Rank: #2525.
Banner Academy
Banner Academy Photo - At Banner Academy students have the opportunity to work and play with a variety of reptiles, birds and mammals.
Special Education School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 94%
Grades: 4-12
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Arizona Lutheran Academy
Arizona Lutheran Academy Photo - Arizona Lutheran Academy
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
6036 S 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 268-8686
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy Photo - Chapel once a week. Special speakers to share God's Word
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 6-12
3020 S Mission Road
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 883-4999
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Prescott Adventist Christian School
Prescott Adventist Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-10
2980 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 224-8022
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Serenity Learning Center
Serenity Learning Center Photo
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
2740 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
Rank: #3030.
Northwest Christian School
Northwest Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-12
16401 N. 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Desert Christian School
Desert Christian School Photo - Come join us at Desert Christian Preschool! Where a love of learning is discovered!
(Christian)
(43)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
7525 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 901-5499
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-12
1050 S Post Road
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-2358
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Grace Learning Center
Grace Learning Center Photo - Students free-time between finishing school work and the start of lunch
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: K-12
2101 Palo Verde Blvd N
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404
(928) 447-2237
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Vita Schools of Innovation
Vita Schools of Innovation Photo
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: 9-12
4302 E Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 737-2808
Rank: #35 - 3935. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS-12
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arizona average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Arizona average private high schools acceptance rate is 83% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Arizona?
The top ranked private high schools in Arizona include Lexis Preparatory School, Bella Vista College Prepratory School and Phoenix Country Day School.

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