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Funding note: Families pick either the ESA or Catholic Education Arizona and other STO scholarships for each child each year; most parishes also discount tuition for active, registered parishioners.
Most of these schools belong to the Diocese of Phoenix, whose Catholic Schools Office describes 28 elementary schools, six stand-alone preschools and five diocesan high schools, all accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association.
The diocese tells families to pick the ESA or STO scholarships for each child in each year. Catholic Education Arizona, the diocesan STO, accepts applications through FACTS.
45
Private schools in our directory40
On at least one STO's published school list (Oct 2026)45
Religiously affiliated0
Special-education or learning-differences focus14
Serve grade 1214,490
Students reported to the federal private school surveyWhere they are: Central Phoenix (16), Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills (7), Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye & the West Valley (5), Glendale, Peoria & Surprise (4), Mesa & Apache Junction (3), Tempe & Chandler (3), South Phoenix, Laveen & Ahwatukee (3), North Phoenix, Cave Creek & Anthem (2), Pinal County (2).
STOs that list these schools
| School Tuition Organization | Phoenix-area schools on its list | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IBE | 36 | Tucson-based multi-school STO; lists more Valley schools than any other |
| APSTO | 34 | Scottsdale-based; K-12 students at qualified private schools of any kind |
| School Choice Arizona | 31 | Chandler-based; mostly low-income corporate scholarships |
| Catholic Education Arizona | 30 | The Diocese of Phoenix STO; applications through FACTS |
| APESF | 23 | Multi-school "best fit" STO operating since 1999 |
Counts schools in our directory that appear on each STO's published school list (Oct 2026). A school on a list can receive scholarships through that STO; an award is never guaranteed.
All 45 catholic schools
| School | Type | Community | Grades | STO lists | Students* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annunciation Catholic School 32648 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek 85331 | Catholic Schools | North Phoenix, Cave Creek & Anthem | K-8 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 245 |
| Blessed Sacrament Kindergarten Scottsdale · from STO lists only | Catholic Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | Not reported | 2 APSTO, IBE | — |
| Blessed Sacrament Preschool & Kindergarten 11300 N 64th St., Scottsdale 85254 | Catholic Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | K | 1 School Choice Arizona | 10 |
| Bourgade Catholic High School 4602 N 31st Ave, Phoenix 85017 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | 9-12 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 330 |
| Brophy College Preparatory 4701 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | 6-12 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 1402 |
| Christ the King School 1551 E Dana Ave, Mesa 85204 | Catholic Schools | Mesa & Apache Junction | PK-8 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 185 |
| Holy Family Academy 2969 N Greenfield Rd, Phoenix 85016 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | K-12 | 2 APSTO, IBE | 146 |
| John Paul II Catholic High School 3120 N 137 Ave, Avondale 85392 | Catholic Schools | Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye & the West Valley | 9-12 | None found | 370 |
| Most Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School 535 E Alice Ave, Phoenix 85020 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | K-8 | 4 APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 165 |
| Notre Dame Preparatory 9701 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale 85260 | Catholic Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | 9-12 | 4 APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 975 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School 2117 S Rural Rd, Tempe 85282 | Catholic Schools | Tempe & Chandler | PK-8 | 4 APESF, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 448 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School 3801 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale 85251 | Catholic Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | PK-8 | 4 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE | 292 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School 7521 N 57th Ave, Glendale 85301 | Catholic Schools | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | PK-8 | 4 APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 276 |
| Our Lady of Sorrow Academy 750 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix 85042 | Catholic Schools | South Phoenix, Laveen & Ahwatukee | K-12 | 3 APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 153 |
| Our Lady of the Sun Catholic Church 12546 W Peoria, Peoria 85335 | Catholic Schools | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | 1-12 | None found | 38 |
| Queen of All Saints Academy 12252 N 111th Ave, Youngtown 85363 | Catholic Schools | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | K-12 | 1 APSTO | 195 |
| Queen of Peace Catholic School 141 N Macdonald, Mesa 85201 | Catholic Schools | Mesa & Apache Junction | PK-8 | 3 APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE | 206 |
| Seton Catholic Preparatory 1150 N Dobson Rd, Chandler 85224 | Catholic Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 9-12 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 559 |
| St. Agnes Catholic School 2311 E Palm Ln, Phoenix 85006 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | PK-8 | 4 APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 148 |
| St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School 501 E 2nd St., Casa Grande 85122 | Catholic Schools | Pinal County | PK-8 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 153 |
| St. Anthony of Padua School 501 E 2nd St., Casa Grande 85122 | Catholic Schools | Pinal County | PK-8 | None found | 135 |
| St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 6413 S Central Ave, Phoenix 85042 | Catholic Schools | South Phoenix, Laveen & Ahwatukee | K-8 | 3 APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE | 123 |
| St. Francis Xavier School Phoenix · from STO lists only | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | Not reported | 4 APESF, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | — |
| St. Gregory Elementary School 3440 N 18th Ave, Phoenix 85015 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | PK-8 | None found | 318 |
| St. Gregory School 3440 N 18th Ave, Phoenix 85015 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | PK-8 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 353 |
| St. Jerome Elementary School 10815 N 35th Ave, Phoenix 85029 | Catholic Schools | North Phoenix, Cave Creek & Anthem | PK-8 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 160 |
| St. John 23rd Catholic School Scottsdale · from STO lists only | Catholic Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| St. John Bosco Catholic 16035 S 48th St., Phoenix 85048 | Catholic Schools | South Phoenix, Laveen & Ahwatukee | PK-8 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 375 |
| St. John Paul II Catholic High School 3120 N 137th Ave, Avondale 85392 | Catholic Schools | Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye & the West Valley | 9-12 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 333 |
| St. John Paul II Roman Catholic High School 3120 N 137th Ave, Avondale 85392 | Catholic Schools | Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye & the West Valley | 9-12 | 1 Catholic Education Arizona | 333 |
| St. John Vianney Catholic School 539 E la Pasada Blvd, Goodyear 85338 | Catholic Schools | Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye & the West Valley | PK-8 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 387 |
| St. John XXIII Catholic School Community 16235 N 60th St., Scottsdale 85254 | Catholic Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | PK-8 | 2 Catholic Education Arizona, School Choice Arizona | 584 |
| St. Louis the King Roman Catholic School 4331 W Maryland Ave, Glendale 85301 | Catholic Schools | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | PK-8 | 4 APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 196 |
| St. Mary's Catholic High School 2525 N 3rd St., Phoenix 85004 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | 9-12 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 487 |
| St. Mary-Basha Catholic School 200 W Galveston St., Chandler 85225 | Catholic Schools | Tempe & Chandler | PK-8 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 366 |
| St. Matthew Catholic School Phoenix · from STO lists only | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | Not reported | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | — |
| St. Teresa Catholic School 5001 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85018 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | PK-8 | None found | 293 |
| St. Theresa Catholic School 5001 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85018 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | PK-8 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 331 |
| St. Thomas Aquinas 13720 W Thomas Rd, Avondale 85392 | Catholic Schools | Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye & the West Valley | PK-8 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 458 |
| St. Thomas the Apostle School 4510 N 24th St., Phoenix 85016 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | K-8 | 4 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE | 489 |
| St. Timothy Catholic School 2520 S Alma School Rd, Mesa 85210 | Catholic Schools | Mesa & Apache Junction | K-8 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 190 |
| St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School 3130 N 51st Ave, Phoenix 85031 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | PK-8 | 4 APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 507 |
| Sts. Simon and Jude Cathedral School 6351 N 27th Ave, Phoenix 85017 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | PK-8 | 4 APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 424 |
| Ville de Marie Academy 7940 E Roosevelt St., Scottsdale 85257 | Catholic Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | K-12 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 229 |
| Xavier College Preparatory 4710 N 5th St., Phoenix 85012 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | 9-12 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Catholic Education Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 1123 |
* Enrollment reported to the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24 or 2021-22). "STO lists" counts the School Tuition Organizations whose published school list included the school (Oct 2026). Arizona has no state list of ESA schools; ask each school whether it accepts ESA payments through ClassWallet.
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