For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,736 students in 85032, AZ (there are , serving 10,554 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 85032, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in 85032, AZ include Calvary North Preschool & Kindergarten, Breakthrough Academy, and Scottsdale Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked 85032 Arizona ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Breakthrough Academy![Breakthrough Academy Photo Breakthrough Academy Photo]()

Special Education School
3427 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(866) 620-9380
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(866) 620-9380
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary North Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
14201 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-6922
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-6922
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Scottsdale Christian Academy![Scottsdale Christian Academy Photo - Community Service Projects Scottsdale Christian Academy Photo - Community Service Projects]()

(Christian)
14400 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-5100
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 992-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 830 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Aldea Montessori![Aldea Montessori Photo - Our beautiful natural playground! Aldea Montessori Photo - Our beautiful natural playground!]()

Montessori School
15639 N 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 485-0276
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 485-0276
Gr: PK-K | 48 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Desert Dawn ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School![Desert Dawn ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Photo Desert Dawn ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool
15815 N 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 493-5340
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 493-5340
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Desert Springs Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
16215 North Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 788-5060
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 788-5060
Gr: PK-K | 108 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Paradise For Tots Christian Preschool
(Christian)
13449 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 996-9772
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 996-9772
Gr: 5-8 Tuition listed
St. Joan Of Arc Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
3801 E Greenway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 867-9179
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 867-9179
Gr: NS | 55 students Avg. class size: 15 students
The Scottsdale School
Daycare / Preschool
12630 North 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 953-2530
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 953-2530
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4060 E Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 493-6941
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 493-6941
Gr: PK-K | 49 students Tuition listed
Valley Child Care & Learning Center - Paradise Valley
Daycare / Preschool
4041 E Cactus Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 996-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 996-2500
Gr: NS-PK | 207 students
Valley Of The Sun Jcc Preschoo
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
4647 E. Marilyn Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 867-2357
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 867-2357
Gr: PK-K | 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 85032, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in 85032, AZ include Calvary North Preschool & Kindergarten, Breakthrough Academy, and Scottsdale Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in 85032?
12 private schools are located in 85032.
How diverse are private schools in 85032?
85032 private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in 85032 go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in 85032 are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
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