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Funding note: ADE's chart gives one $7,105–$10,540 range for grades 1-12 (2025-26 est.); the high-school formula runs a little higher than K-8, and the account can also pay Maricopa Community Colleges dual-enrollment tuition.
Valley private high schools include Catholic prep schools, Christian and Lutheran high schools, a Torah high school, small college-prep schools and therapeutic programs. Many offer dual-enrollment courses through Maricopa Community Colleges, which the ESA can also pay for.
91
Private schools in our directory62
On at least one STO's published school list (Oct 2026)42
Religiously affiliated31
Special-education or learning-differences focus91
Serve grade 1228,397
Students reported to the federal private school surveyWhere they are: Central Phoenix (21), Tempe & Chandler (13), Glendale, Peoria & Surprise (11), Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills (11), Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye & the West Valley (8), Mesa & Apache Junction (8), Gilbert, Queen Creek & San Tan Valley (7), North Phoenix, Cave Creek & Anthem (6), South Phoenix, Laveen & Ahwatukee (5), Pinal County (1).
STOs that list these schools
| School Tuition Organization | Phoenix-area schools on its list | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| APSTO | 51 | Scottsdale-based; K-12 students at qualified private schools of any kind |
| IBE | 48 | Tucson-based multi-school STO; lists more Valley schools than any other |
| School Choice Arizona | 43 | Chandler-based; mostly low-income corporate scholarships |
| APESF | 34 | Multi-school "best fit" STO operating since 1999 |
| ACSTO | 20 | Christian schools; the largest STO by money raised since 1998 |
| Catholic Education Arizona | 6 | The Diocese of Phoenix STO; applications through FACTS |
| AZTO | 5 | Christian schools; (602) 295-3033 |
| Jewish Tuition Organization | 2 | Phoenix-based; Jewish day schools and yeshivas |
| Greater Arizona | 1 | Supports Muslim students at Islamic schools and programs |
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 91 private high schools
| School | Type | Community | Grades | STO lists | Students* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91st Psalm Christian School 2020 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix 85042 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | South Phoenix, Laveen & Ahwatukee | PK-12 | 4 ACSTO, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 190 |
| A+ Academy Dropout Recovery Program 7541 S Willow Dr., Tempe 85283 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 12 | None found | 10 |
| Accel 10251 N 35th Ave, Phoenix 85051 | Independent Schools | Central Phoenix | K-12 | 2 APESF, School Choice Arizona | 180 |
| Accel East Campus 1430 E Baseline Rd, Tempe 85283 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | K-12 | None found | 67 |
| ACES Peoria 6815 W Cactus Rd, Peoria 85381 | Independent Schools | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | 1-12 | None found | 320 |
| ACES Phoenix West 9000 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85037 | Independent Schools | Central Phoenix | K-12 | None found | 187 |
| ACES Tempe 1515 S Indian Bend Rd, Tempe 85281 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 3-12 | None found | 10 |
| Alexandria Academy 13940 W Meeker Dr., Sun City West 85375 | Independent Schools | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | 4-12 | None found | 11 |
| Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep 7810 S 42nd Pl, Phoenix 85042 | Jewish & Islamic Schools Islamic | South Phoenix, Laveen & Ahwatukee | PK-12 | 5 APESF, APSTO, Greater Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 394 |
| Arizona Lutheran Academy 6036 S 27th Ave, Phoenix 85041 | Christian Schools Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | South Phoenix, Laveen & Ahwatukee | 9-12 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 238 |
| Arrowhead Christian Academy 4030 W Yorkshire Dr., Glendale 85308 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | K-12 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 247 |
| Autism Academy for Education and Development 7541 S Willow Dr., Tempe 85283 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 6-12 | None found | 116 |
| Autism Academy for Education and Development 6910 W Bell Rd., Ste C, Glendale 85308 | Independent Schools | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | 5-12 | 2 APSTO, School Choice Arizona | 95 |
| Autism Academy of Education and Development 2061 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85296 | Independent Schools | Gilbert, Queen Creek & San Tan Valley | K-12 | None found | 150 |
| AZ Aspire Academy 2150 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 1-12 | 1 IBE | 288 |
| AZ Aspire Academy 14062 N Territory Trl, Fountain Hills 85268 | Independent Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | K-12 | None found | 286 |
| AZ Aspire Academy 13341 W Indian School Rd Ste C305, Litchfield Park 85340 | Independent Schools | Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye & the West Valley | K-12 | None found | 2700 |
| Banner Academy 1410 W 10th Pl, Tempe 85281 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 6-12 | 1 School Choice Arizona | 31 |
| Bella Vista College Preparatory School 33401 N 56th St., Scottsdale 85266 | Independent Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | 7-12 | 2 APESF, APSTO | 79 |
| 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 |
| Brightmont Academy 6990 E Shea Blvd Ste 120, Scottsdale 85254 | Independent Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | 1-12 | 2 APESF, School Choice Arizona | 82 |
| Brightmont Academy 2222 W Pinnacle Peak Rd Ste 110, Phoenix 85027 | Independent Schools | North Phoenix, Cave Creek & Anthem | 1-12 | 1 IBE | 26 |
| Brightmont Academy - Chandler 5540 W Chandler Blvd Ste 1, Chandler 85226 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 2-12 | 1 APSTO | 131 |
| Brophy College Preparatory 4701 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85012 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | 6-12 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 1402 |
| Canyon State Academy 20061 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek 85142 | Independent Schools | Gilbert, Queen Creek & San Tan Valley | 2-12 | None found | 153 |
| Carefree Christian Academy 5025 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek 85331 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | North Phoenix, Cave Creek & Anthem | PK-12 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 71 |
| Children's Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies 5430 W Glenn Dr., Glendale 85301 | Independent Schools | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | PK-12 | 1 APSTO | 63 |
| Chrysalis Academy School for Children With Autism 1250 N 77th St., Scottsdale 85257 | Independent Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | 1-12 | None found | 41 |
| Desert Garden Montessori 5130 E Warner Rd, Phoenix 85044 | Independent Schools | South Phoenix, Laveen & Ahwatukee | PK-12 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 165 |
| Dobson Montessori School 745 S Ext Rd, Mesa 85210 | Independent Schools | Mesa & Apache Junction | PK-12 | 2 APSTO, IBE | 96 |
| Dream City Christian School, Glendale 21000 N 75th Ave, Glendale 85308 | Christian Schools Assembly of God | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | PK-12 | 6 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, AZTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 561 |
| Empower Academy 7641 E Guadalupe Rd Ste B106, Mesa 85212 | Independent Schools | Mesa & Apache Junction | 3-12 | None found | 38 |
| Florence Baptist Academy 30 N Willow, Florence 85132 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Pinal County | K-12 | 4 ACSTO, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 33 |
| Fusion Scottsdale 8700 N Gainey Dr. Ste 150, Scottsdale 85258 | Independent Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | 5-12 | 1 IBE | 95 |
| Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy 4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale 85306 | Independent Schools | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | 7-12 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 118 |
| Gateway Academy 3939 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix 85028 | Independent Schools | Central Phoenix | 6-12 | 2 APSTO, IBE | 107 |
| Gilbert Christian Schools 1424 S Promenade Ln, Gilbert 85296 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Gilbert, Queen Creek & San Tan Valley | PK-12 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 1470 |
| Gompers Private School 6601 N 27th Ave, Phoenix 85017 | Independent Schools | Central Phoenix | 6-12 | None found | 10 |
| Gospel Outreach Christian School 505 W Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg 85390 | Christian Schools | Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye & the West Valley | 1-12 | 3 ACSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 10 |
| Holy Family Academy 2969 N Greenfield Rd, Phoenix 85016 | Catholic Schools | Central Phoenix | K-12 | 2 APSTO, IBE | 146 |
| Ignite Learning Academy 1155 S Power Rd Ste 114 #570, Mesa 85206 | Independent Schools | Mesa & Apache Junction | K-12 | 2 APSTO, School Choice Arizona | 238 |
| 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 |
| Lexington Life Academy 1337 S Gilbert Rd Ste 112, Mesa 85204 | Independent Schools | Mesa & Apache Junction | K-12 | None found | 488 |
| Lexington Life Academy - Phoenix 6301 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85033 | Independent Schools | Central Phoenix | K-12 | None found | 147 |
| LIFE - Lauren's Institute for Education 1305 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85296 | Independent Schools | Gilbert, Queen Creek & San Tan Valley | PK-12 | 3 APESF, APSTO, School Choice Arizona | 157 |
| Lumos Arts Academy 2055 S Power Rd, Mesa 85209 | Independent Schools | Mesa & Apache Junction | K-12 | 2 APSTO, IBE | 156 |
| Mesa Christian Academy 7918 E 1st Ave, Mesa 85208 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Mesa & Apache Junction | K-12 | 4 ACSTO, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 28 |
| New Way Academy 5048 E Oak St., Phoenix 85008 | Independent Schools | Central Phoenix | 2-12 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 254 |
| North Valley Christian Academy 33655 N 27th Dr., Phoenix 85085 | Christian Schools Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | North Phoenix, Cave Creek & Anthem | PK-12 | 5 APESF, APSTO, AZTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 641 |
| Northwest Christian School 16401 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix 85053 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | North Phoenix, Cave Creek & Anthem | PK-12 | 6 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, AZTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 1369 |
| 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 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 |
| Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory 11875 N 24th St., Phoenix 85028 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Central Phoenix | PK-12 | 6 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, AZTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 292 |
| Pathways School 1540 N Burk St., Gilbert 85234 | Independent Schools | Gilbert, Queen Creek & San Tan Valley | K-12 | None found | 117 |
| Phoenix Christian Elementary 4002 N 18th Ave, Phoenix 85015 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Central Phoenix | PK-12 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 485 |
| Phoenix Christian Preparatory School 1751 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix 85015 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Central Phoenix | PK-12 | None found | 606 |
| Phoenix Country Day School 3901 E Stanford Dr., Paradise Valley 85253 | Independent Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | PK-12 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 730 |
| Pieceful Solutions 5222 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert 85234 | Independent Schools | Gilbert, Queen Creek & San Tan Valley | K-12 | 1 APSTO | 169 |
| Queen of All Saints Academy 12252 N 111th Ave, Youngtown 85363 | Catholic Schools | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | K-12 | 1 APSTO | 195 |
| Redeemer Christian School 719 N Stapley Dr., Mesa 85203 | Christian Schools Calvinist | Mesa & Apache Junction | K-12 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 88 |
| Ridgeline Academy 39808 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem 85086 | Independent Schools | North Phoenix, Cave Creek & Anthem | K-12 | None found | 1039 |
| Science Prep Academy 1375 E Broadway, Phoenix 85004 | Independent Schools | Central Phoenix | 6-12 | None found | 17 |
| Scottsdale Christian Academy 14400 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85032 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | North Phoenix, Cave Creek & Anthem | PK-12 | 5 APESF, APSTO, AZTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 907 |
| Serenity Learning Center 2740 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204 | Independent Schools | Mesa & Apache Junction | K-12 | None found | 43 |
| 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 |
| Shearim Torah High School 6530 N 7th St., Phoenix 85014 | Jewish & Islamic Schools Jewish | Central Phoenix | 9-12 | 3 IBE, Jewish Tuition Organization, School Choice Arizona | 70 |
| Sierra Academy of Scottsdale 9128 E San Salvador Dr., Scottsdale 85258 | Christian Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | 2-12 | 1 ACSTO | 41 |
| Sierra School Gilbert 875 S Cooper Rd, Gilbert 85233 | Independent Schools | Gilbert, Queen Creek & San Tan Valley | 1-12 | None found | 34 |
| Sierra School of Peoria 8155 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria 85381 | Independent Schools | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | K-12 | None found | 70 |
| St. Dominic Savio Academy 550 W Warner Rd, Chandler 85225 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | K-12 | 3 APESF, APSTO, IBE | 30 |
| 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. 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 |
| Taylor Made Prep Academy 1549 E Jefferson St., Phoenix 85034 | Independent Schools | Central Phoenix | 4-12 | 2 APSTO, IBE | 8 |
| The Bridge School 13185 W Thomas Rd, Goodyear 85395 | Independent Schools | Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye & the West Valley | K-12 | None found | 81 |
| The Jones-Gordon School 4800 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Paradise Valley 85253 | Independent Schools | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | 1-12 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 166 |
| Thunderbird Adventist Academy 7410 E Sutton Dr., Scottsdale 85260 | Christian Schools Seventh-Day Adventist | Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Fountain Hills | 9-12 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 131 |
| Tri-City Christian Academy 2211 W Germann Rd, Chandler 85286 | Christian Schools Baptist | Tempe & Chandler | K-12 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 263 |
| Valiant College Preparatory 3024 E Fillmore St., Phoenix 85008 | Independent Schools | Central Phoenix | 6-12 | 2 APSTO, IBE | 50 |
| Valley Christian Elementary School 6304 S Price Rd, Tempe 85283 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Tempe & Chandler | K-12 | 1 ACSTO | 900 |
| Valley Christian High School 6900 W Galveston St., Chandler 85226 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Tempe & Chandler | K-12 | None found | 1114 |
| Valley Christian Schools 6900 W Galveston St., Chandler 85226 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Tempe & Chandler | K-12 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 1138 |
| Valley Lutheran High School 5199 N 7th Ave, Phoenix 85013 | Christian Schools Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Central Phoenix | 9-12 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 137 |
| Victory Autism Academy 1781 N Central Ave, Goodyear 85338 | Independent Schools | Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye & the West Valley | K-12 | None found | 316 |
| 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 |
| Vision Christian Academy 13419 W Ocotillo Rd, Glendale 85307 | Christian Schools Baptist | Glendale, Peoria & Surprise | K-12 | 3 ACSTO, APSTO, IBE | 52 |
| Wickenburg Christian Academy 260 W Yavapai St., Wickenburg 85390 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye & the West Valley | PK-12 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 164 |
| 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 |
| Yeshiva High School of Arizona 7045 N 12th St., Phoenix 85020 | Jewish & Islamic Schools Jewish | Central Phoenix | 9-12 | 4 APSTO, IBE, Jewish Tuition Organization, School Choice Arizona | 46 |
| Youth Development Institute 1830 E Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85006 | Independent Schools | Central Phoenix | 7-12 | None found | 73 |
* 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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