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Private & church schools in Tempe & Chandler
Between ASU and the Price Road tech corridor, Tempe and Chandler hold Seton Catholic, several Lutheran and nondenominational schools, an Islamic academy and a cluster of autism and learning-differences programs. Sun Lakes and Guadalupe are grouped here too. We list 45 private schools here, and 35 of them are on at least one STO school list.
Where this comes from. Records here come from the U.S. Department of Education's Private School Survey (NCES, 2023-24 and 2021-22) and the published school lists of Arizona School Tuition Organizations, checked October 12, 2026. Tuition, ClassWallet status and STO awards change, so confirm with the school before you decide.
45
Private schools in our directory35
On at least one STO's published school list (Oct 2026)21
Religiously affiliated9
Special-education or learning-differences focus13
Serve grade 126,745
Students reported to the federal private school surveyBy type: Independent Schools (24) · Private High Schools (13) · Christian Schools (13) · Special-Needs Schools (9) · Preschool & Kindergarten Programs (9) · Jewish & Islamic Schools (5) · Montessori Schools (4) · Catholic Schools (3) · Microschools & Hybrid Schools (1).
STOs that list schools here
| School Tuition Organization | Phoenix-area schools on its list | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IBE | 27 | Tucson-based multi-school STO; lists more Valley schools than any other |
| APSTO | 19 | Scottsdale-based; K-12 students at qualified private schools of any kind |
| School Choice Arizona | 17 | Chandler-based; mostly low-income corporate scholarships |
| ACSTO | 12 | Christian schools; the largest STO by money raised since 1998 |
| APESF | 12 | Multi-school "best fit" STO operating since 1999 |
| Catholic Education Arizona | 3 | The Diocese of Phoenix STO; applications through FACTS |
| Greater Arizona | 1 | Supports Muslim students at Islamic schools and programs |
| Jewish Tuition Organization | 1 | Phoenix-based; Jewish day schools and yeshivas |
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 schools in Tempe & Chandler
| School | Type | Community | Grades | STO lists | Students* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ Academy Dropout Recovery Program 7541 S Willow Dr., Tempe 85283 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 12 | None found | 10 |
| Accel East Campus 1430 E Baseline Rd, Tempe 85283 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | K-12 | None found | 67 |
| ACES Tempe 1515 S Indian Bend Rd, Tempe 85281 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 3-12 | None found | 10 |
| Adobe Montessori School Chandler · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Arrows Christian Academy Chandler · from STO lists only | Christian Schools | Tempe & Chandler | Not reported | 4 ACSTO, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | — |
| Autism Academy for Education and Development 7541 S Willow Dr., Tempe 85283 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 6-12 | None found | 116 |
| Autism Academy-All Campuses Tempe · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| AZ Aspire Academy 2150 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 1-12 | 1 IBE | 288 |
| Banner Academy 1410 W 10th Pl, Tempe 85281 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 6-12 | 1 School Choice Arizona | 31 |
| Believe I Can Academy Tempe · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Bright Horizons Family Center 7660 S Research Dr., Tempe 85284 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | PK-K | 1 IBE | 10 |
| Brightmont Academy - Chandler 5540 W Chandler Blvd Ste 1, Chandler 85226 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 2-12 | 1 APSTO | 131 |
| Card Academy Chandler 290 S Alma School Rd Ste 1, Chandler 85224 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | 4-11 | None found | 20 |
| Caritas Academy 301 N Hartford St., Chandler 85225 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Tempe & Chandler | K-9 | 4 ACSTO, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 118 |
| Casa de Montessori Chandler · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Casa del Nino Bilingual Montessori School 2625 W Queen Creek Rd Ste 6, Chandler 85248 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | PK-2 | 1 IBE | 26 |
| Chandler Jewish Preschool and Kindergarten Chandler · from STO lists only | Jewish & Islamic Schools Jewish | Tempe & Chandler | Not reported | 2 APSTO, IBE | — |
| Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten 1365 E Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284 | Christian Schools | Tempe & Chandler | PK-K | 1 IBE | 23 |
| Desert Jewish Academy 3400 N Dobson Rd, Chandler 85224 | Jewish & Islamic Schools Jewish | Tempe & Chandler | K-6 | 1 APSTO | 19 |
| Desert Sun Child Development Center 1512 W Elliot Rd, Chandler 85224 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | PK-K | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 17 |
| East Valley Acton Academy 22239 S 118th St., Chandler 85249 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | PK-8 | None found | 10 |
| East Valley JCC 908 N Alma School Rd, Chandler 85224 | Jewish & Islamic Schools Jewish | Tempe & Chandler | PK-K | None found | 7 |
| Elite Prep Chandler · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | Not reported | 1 ACSTO | — |
| Emmanuel Lutheran School 715 W Southern Ave, Tempe 85282 | Christian Schools Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | Tempe & Chandler | K-8 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 137 |
| Gethsemane Lutheran School 1035 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe 85283 | Christian Schools Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Tempe & Chandler | PK-K | 4 ACSTO, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 6 |
| Grace Christian Academy 1200 E Southern Ave, Tempe 85282 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Tempe & Chandler | PK-8 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 273 |
| Hope Christian Academy 1125 N Dobson Rd, Chandler 85224 | Christian Schools Christian (no specific denomination) | Tempe & Chandler | PK-8 | 5 ACSTO, APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 136 |
| Ikm Layton Lakes 3111 E Queen Creek Rd, Chandler 85286 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | PK-K | None found | 4 |
| LeadAZ Private School Tempe · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | Not reported | 2 APSTO, IBE | — |
| Life Christian Academy - Emmaus Chandler · from STO lists only | Christian Schools | Tempe & Chandler | Not reported | 2 ACSTO, School Choice Arizona | — |
| New Vistas Center for Education 670 N Arizona Ave Ste 35, Chandler 85225 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | PK-6 | 4 APESF, APSTO, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 327 |
| Noor Academy of Arizona 1130 W 23rd St., Tempe 85282 | Jewish & Islamic Schools Islamic | Tempe & Chandler | K-8 | 4 APSTO, Greater Arizona, IBE, School Choice Arizona | 98 |
| 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 |
| Risen Savior Lutheran School 23914 S Alma School Rd, Chandler 85248 | Christian Schools Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Tempe & Chandler | PK-K | 2 ACSTO, APSTO | 20 |
| 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. Dominic Savio Academy 550 W Warner Rd, Chandler 85225 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | K-12 | 3 APESF, APSTO, IBE | 30 |
| 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 |
| Stella Maris Montessori Tempe · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | Not reported | 1 IBE | — |
| Story Autism Center Chandler · from STO lists only | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | Not reported | 1 School Choice Arizona | — |
| Strong Foundations Academy 985 W Chandler Heights Rd # 4, Chandler 85248 | Independent Schools | Tempe & Chandler | PK-K | None found | 9 |
| Tamim Academy Chandler 875 N Mcclintock Dr., Chandler 85226 | Jewish & Islamic Schools Jewish | Tempe & Chandler | K-2 | 3 APESF, IBE, Jewish Tuition Organization | 14 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
* 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.
ZIP codes: 85224, 85225, 85226, 85248, 85249, 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85286
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