For the 2024-25 school year, there are 215 private preschools serving 34,744 students in Maricopa County, AZ.
The top ranked private preschools in Maricopa County, AZ include Phoenix Country Day School, All Saints' Episcopal Day School, and Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep.
The average tuition cost is $9,311, which is higher than the Arizona private preschool average tuition cost of $8,293.
Top Ranked Maricopa County Private Preschools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Creo Montessori School![Creo Montessori School Photo - We believe in educating the human potential by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and individuality. CREO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FAMILIES, AND A GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS.]( "Creo Montessori School Photo - We believe in educating the human potential by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and individuality. CREO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FAMILIES, AND A GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS.")
Montessori School
1475 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 35
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Grades: PK-6
| 569 students
All Saints' Episcopal Day School![All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo - The sixth grade class trip to Bisbee]( "All Saints' Episcopal Day School Photo - The sixth grade class trip to Bisbee")
(Episcopal)
6300 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students
Arcadia Montessori School![Arcadia Montessori School Photo - Come take a look at our campus! Schedule a tour today!]( "Arcadia Montessori School Photo - Come take a look at our campus! Schedule a tour today!")
Montessori School
5115 E Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 840-2342
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 840-2342
Grades: NS-K
| 271 students
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Grades: NS-12
| 249 students
Calvary North Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14201 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-6922
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-6922
Grades: NS-PK
| 66 students
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Chaparral Christia Community Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
6451 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Grades: PK-12
| 445 students
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3901 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 957-7010
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 957-7010
Grades: PK-8
| 576 students
1551 E Dana Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Cross Roads Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
7901 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 371-0741
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 371-0741
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Desert Marigold School
Waldorf School
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Grades: PK-12
| 284 students
Dobson-montessori School![Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.]( "Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Grades: NS-12
| 775 students
1040 S. Gilbert Rd., #200
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 699-1215
Grades: PK-12
| 2,070 students
Grace Christian Academy![Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE]( "Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE")
(Christian)
1200 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
5600 W Palmaire Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Grades: NS-8
| 371 students
Lincoln Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
303 E Eva St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-3731
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 943-3731
Grades: NS-K
| 243 students
33655 N. 27th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 551-3454
Grades: PK-12
| 771 students
16401 N. 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
Grades: PK-12
| 1,542 students
2117 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help![Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Photo - Our NEW STREAM building. New rooms for Arts, Music, Technology and Library are in place, with a full garage door that opens to have concerts and events.]( "Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Photo - Our NEW STREAM building. New rooms for Arts, Music, Technology and Library are in place, with a full garage door that opens to have concerts and events.")
(Catholic)
7521 N 57th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 931-7288
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 931-7288
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
3801 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 874-3721
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 874-3721
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory![Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory Photo]( "Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory Photo")
(Christian)
11875 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 509-8583
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 509-8583
Grades: PK-12
| 300 students
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Grades: PK-12
| 641 students
Phoenix Christian School Pk-8![Phoenix Christian School Pk-8 Photo]( "Phoenix Christian School Pk-8 Photo")
(Christian)
2425 N 26th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 956-9330
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 956-9330
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Grades: PK-12
| 741 students
38424 N Spur Cross Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Grades: NS-9
| 227 students
Rainbow Montessori School - Cactus
Montessori School
6520 E Cactus Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire
Montessori School
6402 E Voltaire Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
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Maricopa County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Afm Chandler Montessori (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
5570 W Chandler Blvd Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 272-6807
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 272-6807
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
610 E Bell Rd Ste 12
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(866) 780-9007
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(866) 780-9007
Grades: 3-12
| 37 students
Joyful Beginnings Academy (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9325 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 491-2210
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 491-2210
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
Martin Luther School-phoenix (Closed 2010)
(Other Lutheran)
1806 W Glenrosa Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 248-0656
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 248-0656
Grades: K-9
| 89 students
Mission Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
2925 W Polk St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 278-6924
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 278-6924
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Montessori Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
626 N Nevada Way
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-9872
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-9872
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Montessori Of Surprise (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
18540 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
Surprise, AZ 85374
Grades: PK-3
| 96 students
8133 W Cactus Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 487-1601
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 487-1601
Grades: K-7
| 97 students
Our Gang Preschool (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
1565 E Warner Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(802) 524-8901
Tempe, AZ 85284
(802) 524-8901
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
20615 E Ocotillo Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-5999
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 655-5999
Grades: PK-1
| 26 students
Parkway Childrens School (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
1751 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 266-5059
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 266-5059
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
3738 N 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 263-8777
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 263-8777
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
4002 N 18th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 264-4338
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 264-4338
Grades: NS-6
| 151 students
Rancho Solano Prepatory School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
3540 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 535-8888
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 535-8888
Grades: 5-10
| 106 students
1030 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 949-8034
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 949-8034
Grades: K-9
| 119 students
St. James Preschool (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
975 E Warner Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 345-9417
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 345-9417
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students
Trinity Umc Preschool & Kindergarten (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
3104 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-9060
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 973-9060
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Maricopa County, AZ?
The top ranked private preschools in Maricopa County, AZ include Phoenix Country Day School, All Saints' Episcopal Day School, and Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep.
How many private preschools are located in Maricopa County?
215 private preschools are located in Maricopa County.
How much do private preschools cost in Maricopa County?
The average tuition cost is $9,311, which is higher than the Arizona private school average tuition cost of $8,293.
How diverse are private preschools in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County private preschools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Maricopa County?
Which private preschools in Maricopa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Maricopa County include: Primrose School Of East Mesa vs. La Petite Academy, Desert Ridge KinderCare vs. Aldea Montessori, Torah Day School Of Phoenix vs. Phoenix Hebrew Academy
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