Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: 鉁Verified school update
St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: 鉁Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1992
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Kindergarten uniforms
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call for pricing
Admissions Director
Kathleen Bies
School Notes
- The preschool and kindergarten at St. Maria’s allows each child to discover their own unique God-given talents and abilities.
- It is a time for individual encouragement and to establish a wholeness through spiritual, emotional, physical, social and cognitive development.
- Our preschool/kindergarten curriculum utilizes “hands-on” materials to present language, math, science, art and religion.
- This curriculum will aid the child’s ability to observe, to discover, to concentrate and to make individual choices with his/her own thought process.
- Research clearly indicates that play can facilitate healthy development and is essential for children to develop various cognitive, social and emotional skills and abilities.
- Play may even provide the best context in which children grow and learn.
- These activities will serve to enrich and challenge in an environment where each child is respected and loved as an individual.
- The preschool and kindergarten at St. Maria鈥檚 allows each child to discover their own unique God-given talents and abilities. It is a time for individual encouragement and to establish a wholeness through spiritual, emotional, physical, social and cognitive development. Our preschool/kindergarten curriculum utilizes 鈥渉ands-on鈥 materials to present language, math, science, art and religion. This curriculum will aid the child鈥檚 ability to observe, to discover, to concentrate and to make individual choices with his/her own thought process. Research clearly indicates that play can facilitate healthy development and is essential for children to develop various cognitive, social and emotional skills and abilities. Play may even provide the best context in which children grow and learn. These activities will serve to enrich and challenge in an environment where each child is respected and loved as an individual.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten's ranking?
St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten?
The application deadline for St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten located?
St. Maria Goretti Preschool And Kindergarten is located in the South Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 7 other private schools located in South Scottsdale.
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Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS | 67 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4140 N. Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS | 67 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4140 N. Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
9180 E. Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-2 | 20 students
4136 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-8624
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS | 67 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4140 N. Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-8
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1200 N 77th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
9180 E. Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1200 N 77th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
8700 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 95 students
8700 N Gainey Dr Ste 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(602) 661-3721
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
8524 East Thomas Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 947-9441
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
9180 E. Via De Ventura
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 646-8200
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-2 | 20 students
4136 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-8624
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-8
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1200 N 77th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-3302
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
8700 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 150
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS | 67 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4140 N. Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 946-0570
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-8
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-7520
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Montessori School
12850 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-7019
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Catholic
3801 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 874-3721
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-K | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
3130 N. Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 941-4094
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8250 E Rose Ln
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(602) 721-6610
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(602) 721-6610
0.2 miles
Gr: K-9
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6320 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-3100
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6250 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8490 E Jackrabbit Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-5200
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-5200
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 291-6900
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 291-6900
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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