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Best Arizona 草榴社区 High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 1,322 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Arizona include Dobson-montessori School, Gateway Academy, and Bella Vista College Prepratory School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Arizona private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
33% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top-Ranked Arizona 草榴社区 High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Academy
Gateway Academy Photo - Our Campus! Home of the Warriors!
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bella Vista College Prepratory School
Bella Vista College Prepratory School Photo - Class of 2017
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dobson-montessori School
Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Redeemer Christian School
Redeemer Christian School Photo - Students develop a love of reading
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
719 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. John Paul Ii Roman Catholic High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
3120 N 137th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 233-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students
Lumos Arts Academy
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2055 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 275-2212
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Veritas Academy Of Tucson
Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2151 N Palo Verde Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
webTipping Point Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5334 E Thunderbird Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 944-2220
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Arizona?
The top-ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Arizona include Dobson-montessori School, Gateway Academy, and Bella Vista College Prepratory School.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona?
9 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Arizona?
Arizona private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private high schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
33% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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