For the 2026 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private high schools serving 2,759 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Arizona include Seton Catholic Preparatory, Notre Dame Preparatory, and Xavier College Preparatory.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Arizona private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .
Top-Ranked Arizona Blue Ribbon 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Notre Dame Preparatory
(Catholic)
9701 E Bell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 634-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 Blue Ribbon year: 2022 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seton Catholic Preparatory ![Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.]( "Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.")
(Catholic)
1150 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 35 Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Xavier College Preparatory
All-girls (Catholic)
4710 N 5th St
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3772
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-3772
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 students Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Chapel Christian School
(Christian)
8725 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-2100
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-2100
Gr: K-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Arizona?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Arizona include Seton Catholic Preparatory, Notre Dame Preparatory, and Xavier College Preparatory.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Arizona?
4 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Arizona.
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