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Best Arizona 草榴社区 Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) serving 1,634 students in Arizona. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arizona.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona include Gateway Academy, Almentia Academy, and Christ Greenfield School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 草榴社区 Schools: 7

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 草榴社区 Schools: 7

Top Ranked 草榴社区 Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona (2026-27)

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Gateway Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
(10)
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Almentia Academy
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
20987 N John Wayne Pkwy #B104227
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(480) 577-2831
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Christ Greenfield School
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
425 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 892-8314
(11)
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Kino Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Alternative School
6625 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 297-7278
(13)
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St. John Bosco Catholic
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
16035 S 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 219-4848
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Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1436 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
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St. Anthony Of Padua School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1425 E Yaqui St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 788-6227
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona include Gateway Academy, Almentia Academy, and Christ Greenfield School.
How many private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are located in Arizona?
7 private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are located in Arizona.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona?
Arizona private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
50% of private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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草榴社区 Schools
1,634
Students
$8,180
Avg. Tuition
48%
Students of Color
12:1
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