#1 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
International School of Tucson
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Tucson
Tucson, AZ
A+Overall grade225 students5 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Arizona
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Arizona. Top 21 of 21 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Phoenix Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Arizona
Paradise Valley, AZ
A+Overall grade730 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Verde Valley School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Sedona, AZ
A+Overall grade123 students7 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
The Gregory School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Arizona
Tucson, AZ
A+Overall grade367 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
The Orme School
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools nationwide
Mayer, AZ
A+Overall grade75 students4 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Castlehill Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in Arizona
Tucson, AZ
A+Overall grade83 students7 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
New Vistas Center for Education
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Arizona
Chandler, AZ
A+Overall grade327 students8 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Bayer Private School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Glendale
Glendale, AZ
AOverall grade95 students8 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Brightmont Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ
AOverall grade82 students2 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Tucson Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 7 independent schools in Tucson
Tucson, AZ
AOverall grade167 students10 students per teacher
#11 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Brightmont Academy - Chandler
Independent school · Grades 2–12
Smaller classes than 74% of independent schools in Arizona
Chandler, AZ
B+Overall grade131 students6 students per teacher
#12 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Arizona Arts Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 63% of independent schools in Arizona
Hereford, AZ
B+Overall grade80 students7 students per teacher
#13 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
International School of Arizona
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 201% since 2011–12
Scottsdale, AZ
B+Overall grade337 students16 students per teacher
#14 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
Independent school · Grades 7–12
The largest independent school in Glendale
Glendale, AZ
BOverall grade118 students11 students per teacher
#15 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Acclerated Elementary and Secondary / Green Fields
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Tucson, AZ
BOverall grade117 students12 students per teacher
#16 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Ignite Learning Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Mesa
Mesa, AZ
BOverall grade238 students13 students per teacher
#17 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Desert View Learning Center
Independent school · Grades K–4
One of 2 independent schools in Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley, AZ
BOverall grade98 students12 students per teacher
#18 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Rancho Solano Private School-Greenway Campus
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The largest independent school in Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
B-Overall grade342 students11 students per teacher
#19 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Lumos Arts Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 4 independent schools in Mesa
Mesa, AZ
B-Overall grade156 students9 students per teacher
#20 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Anya Itpak Elementary School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
An independent school in Mohave Valley
Mohave Valley, AZ
B-Overall grade115 students11 students per teacher
#21 Best Independent Schools in Arizona
Ridgeline Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest of 45 independent schools in Arizona
Anthem, AZ
B-Overall grade1,039 students16 students per teacher
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