For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
Location
Students
Year
200 West Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
384 students
Year: 1998
4510 N 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
585 students
Year: 1998, 2006
14403 N 75th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 334-9171
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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