The average private preschool in Arizona was founded around 1985 (2024-25).
The oldest private preschool in Arizona is San Francisco De Asis, founded in 1889.
Year Founded Range: 1889
1972
Avg. Year Founded: 1951
Oldest Private Preschools in Arizona (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
San Francisco De Asis
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
320 N Humphreys Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1337
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1337
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-8
207 W Oak St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2223
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2223
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-8
5600 W Palmaire Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 937-2010
Rank: #55.
Immaculate Heart Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: PK-8
410 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Rank: #66.
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1936
Grades: PK-8
4715 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-5364
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-5364
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1944
Grades: PK-8
200 West Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Redeemer Lutheran School![Redeemer Lutheran School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School sits at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.]( "Redeemer Lutheran School Photo - Redeemer Lutheran School sits at the foot of the Tucson Mountains.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-8
8845 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 572-8136
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-8
3440 N 18th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 266-9527
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 266-9527
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-12
1751 W Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 265-4707
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-8
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: NS-8
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: PK-8
7521 N 57th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 931-7288
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 931-7288
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: NS-8
3925 E 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-8
4510 N 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-5
5656 E Greenway Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-8
6351 N 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 242-1299
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 242-1299
Rank: #1818.
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-8
3901 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 957-7010
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 957-7010
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten![Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Lifelong learning and friendships start here!]( "Anshei Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Lifelong learning and friendships start here!")
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: NS-PK
5550 E 5th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5550
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 745-5550
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sacred Heart Catholic School![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo]( "Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
131 N Summit Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2621
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2621
Rank: #2121.
Yuma Lutheran School![Yuma Lutheran School Photo]( "Yuma Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-8
2555 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-8410
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 726-8410
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School![Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo]( "Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-8
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Phoenix Christian School Pk-8![Phoenix Christian School Pk-8 Photo]( "Phoenix Christian School Pk-8 Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-8
2425 N 26th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 956-9330
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 956-9330
Rank: #2424.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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)
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: PK-8
6300 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-4866
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: NS-6
400 S Old Litchfield Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 935-7737
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 935-7737
Rank: #2727.
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: PK-8
1551 E Dana Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Cross Roads Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-K
7901 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 371-0741
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 371-0741
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
St. Jerome Elementary School![St. Jerome Elementary School Photo - We are St. Jerome Catholic School]( "St. Jerome Elementary School Photo - We are St. Jerome Catholic School")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: NS-8
10815 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 942-5644
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 942-5644
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-8
4331 W. Maryland Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-4264
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Scottsdale Umc Cooperative Preschool & Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: NS
4140 N. Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
Rank: #3232.
St. Marks Preschool & Kindergarten![St. Marks Preschool & Kindergarten Photo]( "St. Marks Preschool & Kindergarten Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: PK-K
3809 E 3rd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-1510
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-1510
Rank: #3333.
Valley Child Care & Learning Center - North Phoenix
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-K
3300 East Union Hills Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-9200
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-9200
Rank: #3434.
Tempe Christian PreSchool
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: NS-PK
3929 S Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 838-2866
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 838-2866
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
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
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: NS-K
5115 E Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 840-2342
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 840-2342
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average private preschools founding year?
The Arizona average private preschools founding year is 1985 for 2024-25.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Arizona?
The top ranked private preschools in Arizona include San Francisco De Asis, St. Michael Indian School and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
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