For the 2026 school year, there are 513 private schools serving 78,682 students in Arizona (there are , serving 1,123,446 students). 7% of all K-12 students in Arizona attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $11,171 for elementary schools and $15,002 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Arizona include Brophy College Preparatory, Notre Dame Preparatory, and St. Francis Xavier School.
The average acceptance rate is 87% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 39% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Overview
This State (AZ)
US
# Schools
513 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
78,682 Students
5,704,241 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6,267 Teachers
508,163 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1232
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,096
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$605
$1,142
Average % on Financial Aid
58%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,909
$7,125
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$327.68 million
$61.65 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.65
# American Indian Students
2,183 Students
29,894 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
1,859 Students
265,116 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,190 Students
507,540 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
9%
# Black Students
2,967 Students
416,768 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
30,703 Students
2,934,043 Students
% White Students
40%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
156 Students
22,226 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
24,618 Students
1,473,309 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Arizona 糖心原创s by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 糖心原创s
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Arizona?
The top-ranked private schools in Arizona include Brophy College Preparatory, Notre Dame Preparatory, and St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private schools are located in Arizona?
There are 513 private schools are located in Arizona.
How much do private schools cost in Arizona?
The average private school tuition in Arizona is $11,171 for elementary schools and $15,002 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Arizona?
Approximately 39% of students in Arizona private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Arizona go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Arizona attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
Which private schools in Arizona are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Arizona include: Navajo Mission Preparatory School vs. Immanuel Mission School, Alfarero Baptist Schools vs. Sahuarita Christian Academy, Sahuarita Christian Academy vs. Alfarero Baptist Schools
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