#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
St. Teresa Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 30% of students
Phoenix, AZ
A+Overall grade293 students9 students per teacher
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Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Private schools in Maricopa County, AZ with the most varied mix of students. Top 50 of 121 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Ignite Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 30% of students
Mesa, AZ
BOverall grade238 students13 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Canyon State Academy
Alternative school · Grades 2–12
Largest group: 30% of students
Queen Creek, AZ
B-Overall grade153 students11 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Aces-Peoria
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Largest group: 31% of students
Peoria, AZ
B-Overall grade320 students10 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Creo Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–10
Largest group: 32% of students
Gilbert, AZ
A+Overall grade203 students7 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Dynamite Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Largest group: 33% of students
Cave Creek, AZ
B+Overall grade75 students19 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Aces-Gilbert
Special education school · Grades K–11
Largest group: 36% of students
Gilbert, AZ
BOverall grade195 students9 students per teacher
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Thunderbird Christian Elementary School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 36% of students
Scottsdale, AZ
A-Overall grade96 students15 students per teacher
#9 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Victory Autism Academy
Special education school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 37% of students
Goodyear, AZ
BOverall grade316 students9 students per teacher
#10 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 41% of students
Phoenix, AZ
B+Overall grade606 students15 students per teacher
#11 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
International School of Arizona
Independent school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 41% of students
Scottsdale, AZ
B+Overall grade337 students16 students per teacher
#12 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Trinity Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 42% of students
Litchfield Park, AZ
B+Overall grade233 students15 students per teacher
#13 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Accel
Special education school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 42% of students
Phoenix, AZ
B-Overall grade180 students11 students per teacher
#14 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Accel East Campus
Special education school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 43% of students
Tempe, AZ
BOverall grade67 students10 students per teacher
#15 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Children's Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 43% of students
Glendale, AZ
A+Overall grade63 students7 students per teacher
#16 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Star Autism Academy
Special education school · Grades K–9
Largest group: 43% of students
Phoenix, AZ
AOverall grade56 students8 students per teacher
#17 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
St. Mary-Basha Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 44% of students
Chandler, AZ
A+Overall grade366 students12 students per teacher
#18 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Grace Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 44% of students
Glendale, AZ
B+Overall grade123 students18 students per teacher
#19 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Seton Catholic Preparatory
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 45% of students
Chandler, AZ
A-Overall grade559 students14 students per teacher
#20 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Thunderbird Adventist Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 45% of students
Scottsdale, AZ
A+Overall grade131 students11 students per teacher
#21 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Glenview Adventist Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 47% of students
Phoenix, AZ
B+Overall grade151 students19 students per teacher
#22 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Emmaus Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 47% of students
Phoenix, AZ
AOverall grade66 students12 students per teacher
#23 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Our Lady of Sorrow Academy
Parish school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 48% of students
Phoenix, AZ
A+Overall grade153 students8 students per teacher
#24 Most Diverse Private Schools in Maricopa County, AZ
Lexington Life Academy
Special education school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 49% of students
Mesa, AZ
BOverall grade488 students8 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.