St. Mary-basha Catholic School Photo - Our students, faculty/staff and parents gather in prayer each morning in Mary's Garden.

Best Arizona Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon private preschools serving 994 students in Arizona.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Arizona include St. Mary-basha Catholic School and St. Thomas The Apostle School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Arizona private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.
67% of blue ribbon private preschools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Arizona Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Students
Year
St. Mary-basha Catholic School
St. Mary-basha Catholic School Photo - Our students, faculty/staff and parents gather in prayer each morning in Mary's Garden.
(Catholic)
(3)
200 West Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
384 students
Year: 1998
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
(1)
4510 N 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
585 students
Year: 1998, 2006
Spirit Of Hope Montessori School
Spirit Of Hope Montessori School Photo - group lesson time
Montessori School
(6)
14403 N 75th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 334-9171
25 students
Year: n/a

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Arizona?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Arizona include St. Mary-basha Catholic School and St. Thomas The Apostle School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Arizona?
3 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Arizona.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
67% of blue ribbon private preschools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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