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St. Mary-basha Catholic School Photo - Our students, faculty/staff and parents gather in prayer each morning in Mary's Garden.

Best Arizona Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon private preschools serving 994 students in Arizona.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Arizona include St. Thomas The Apostle School and St. Mary-basha Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Arizona private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
67% of blue ribbon private preschools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary-basha Catholic School
St. Mary-basha Catholic School Photo - Our students, faculty/staff and parents gather in prayer each morning in Mary's Garden.
(Catholic)
(3)
200 West Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-4951
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 1998 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
(1)
4510 N 24th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 954-9088
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 1998, 2006 Tuition listed
Spirit Of Hope Montessori School
Spirit Of Hope Montessori School Photo - group lesson time
Montessori School
(6)
14403 N 75th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 334-9171
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Arizona?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Arizona include St. Thomas The Apostle School and St. Mary-basha Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Arizona?
3 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Arizona.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
67% of blue ribbon private preschools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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