Valley Christian Elementary School in Tempe, AZ, serves 900 students in grades K–12 within a midsize city community.
The co–ed Christian school offers a comprehensive grade span from kindergarten through 12th grade with 70 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
Annual tuition is $11,000, providing access to 15 Advanced Placement courses.
The student body includes 20.43% students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity in the school community.
Valley Christian ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for largest student enrollment and number of AP courses offered.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Valley Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
900 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Valley Christian Elementary School cost?
Valley Christian Elementary School's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.
What is Valley Christian Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Valley Christian Elementary School?
The application deadline for Valley Christian Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Valley Christian Elementary School is Accel East Campus (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bright Horizons Family Center (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bright Horizons Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Tempe KinderCare ![Tempe KinderCare Photo - Tempe KinderCare Front]( "Tempe KinderCare Photo - Tempe KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1773 East McNair Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Adobe West
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2,292 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seton Catholic Preparatory ![Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.]( "Seton Catholic Preparatory Photo - Post graduation, 99% of Seton Catholic Prep students go on to attend college and universities, and the other 1% enters into the military or workforce.")
(Catholic)
1150 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 963-1900
3.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Adobe West
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2,292 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Timothy Catholic School
(Catholic)
2520 S Alma School Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
2.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bright Horizons Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Tempe KinderCare ![Tempe KinderCare Photo - Tempe KinderCare Front]( "Tempe KinderCare Photo - Tempe KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1773 East McNair Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1365 E Elliot Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 838-9097
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 226 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Desert Sun Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1512 W Elliot Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 831-1718
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Alma Mesa KinderCare ![Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare]( "Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2862 South Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1975 E Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4275 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5815 S Mcclintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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