Camelback Desert School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Camelback Desert School

6050 N Invergordon Rd Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Tel: (480) 948-7520

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Camelback Desert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Year Founded

1950

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Independent 草榴社区 School Association (NIPSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Caroline Lynch

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School Notes

At Camelback Desert Schools, our goal is to prepare students to be academically successful, capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges, and confident in their ability to succeed.
We offer a challenging and well-rounded academic curriculum.
We integrate subjects together so that students can understand how they apply to everyday life, and thus be better equipped for the challenges that lay before them.

At Camelback Desert Schools, our goal is to prepare students to be academically successful, capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges, and confident in their ability to succeed. We offer a challenging and well-rounded academic curriculum. We integrate subjects together so that students can understand how they apply to everyday life, and thus be better equipped for the challenges that lay before them.

Source: Verified school update

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What is Camelback Desert School's ranking?

Camelback Desert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Camelback Desert School?

The application deadline for Camelback Desert School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Maricopa County, AZ is $13,395 for elementary schools and $16,441 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maricopa County, AZ is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).