The average private high school in Arizona was founded around 1987 (2024-25).
The oldest private high school in Arizona is St. Michael Indian School, founded in 1902.
Year Founded Range: 1902
1986
Avg. Year Founded: 1962
Oldest Private High Schools in Arizona (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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.]( "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)
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: PK-12
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Rank: #22.
St. Mary's Catholic High School![St. Mary's Catholic High School Photo]( "St. Mary's Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1917
Grades: 9-12
2525 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 251-2503
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 251-2503
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: K-10
2980 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 224-8022
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 224-8022
Rank: #44.
Brophy College Preparatory![Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus]( "Brophy College Preparatory Photo - Brophy Bronco near the 9-acre Brophy Sports Campus")
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1928
Grades: 6-12
4701 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-5291
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1929
Grades: 8-12
1000 Orme School Rd.
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 632-1566
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1933
Grades: K-12
6000 N Camino De La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 297-2288
Rank: #77.
Gompers Private School![Gompers Private School Photo]( "Gompers Private School Photo")
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: 6-12
6601 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: 9-12
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-12
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Rank: #1010.
Salpointe Catholic High School![Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School]( "Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: 9-12
1545 E Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Rank: #1111.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: 9-12
7410 E Sutton Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-3300
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-3300
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: 6-12
9180 Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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.]( "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)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: 9-12
1150 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Rank: #1414.
Centennial Academy
(Latter Day Saints)
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: 10-12
265 W Cannon Ave
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2203
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2203
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-12
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: 9-12
4602 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-4000
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
New Way Academy
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: 1-12
5048 East Oak Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Scottsdale Christian Academy![Scottsdale Christian Academy Photo - Community Service Projects]( "Scottsdale Christian Academy Photo - Community Service Projects")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: K-12
14400 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-5100
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-5100
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: 9-12
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr, Ste 205
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Rank: #2020.
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: K-12
2211 W Germann Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 245-7902
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 245-7902
Rank: #2121.
Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory![Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory Photo]( "Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: PK-12
11875 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 509-8583
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 509-8583
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: K-12
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: 9-12
6036 S 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 268-8686
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 268-8686
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Accel![Accel Photo - outdoor learning]( "Accel Photo - outdoor learning")
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: K-12
10251 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
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
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: 5-12
3231 N Craycroft Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 327-6395
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
16401 N. 43rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 978-5134
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: K-12
719 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: NS-12
21000 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-2000
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Valley Lutheran High School![Valley Lutheran High School Photo - "Learning, Serving, Sharing Christ"]( "Valley Lutheran High School Photo - \"Learning, Serving, Sharing Christ\"")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: 9-12
5199 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 230-1600
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 230-1600
Rank: #3131.
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: K-12
6900 W Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 705-8888
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 705-8888
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1983
Grades: PK-12
260 W Yavapai Street
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-5916
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-5916
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
91st Psalm Christian School![91st Psalm Christian School Photo - 91st Psalm Christian School]( "91st Psalm Christian School Photo - 91st Psalm Christian School")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: PK-12
2020 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-1900
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-1900
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
First Baptist Christian Academy![First Baptist Christian Academy Photo]( "First Baptist Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: PK-9
1447 S 7th Street
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-2983
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Founding Date: 1986
Grades: PK-12
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average private high schools founding year?
The Arizona average private high schools founding year is 1987 for 2024-25.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Arizona?
The top ranked private high schools in Arizona include St. Michael Indian School, St. Mary's Catholic High School and Prescott Adventist Christian School.
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