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Private schools in Tempe, AZ

84 schools within 12 miles. ESA pays about $7,000 to $8,000 for most students (2025-26 figures).

Schools near Tempe

Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.

On the state’s official list Other private schools

All 84 schools within 12 miles

School Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation Miles
Grace Christian Academy PreK-8 273 11.4 Christian (nondenominational) <1
Accel East Campus K-12 67 9.6 Nonsectarian <1
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School PreK-8 448 23.6 Roman Catholic 1
Emmanuel Lutheran School K-8 137 15.2 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 1
Gethsemane Lutheran School PreK-Transitional K 6 0.5 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 2
Az Aspire Academy 1-12 288 3.7 Nonsectarian 2
Noor Academy of Arizona K-8 98 8.2 Islamic 2
A+ Academy Dropout Recovery Program 12 10 10 Nonsectarian 3
Tempe Montessori School Ltd PreK-5 102 8.9 Nonsectarian 3
Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten PreK-K 23 11.5 Nonsectarian 3
The Aces-Tempe 3-12 10 10 Nonsectarian 3
Banner Academy 6-12 31 5.2 Nonsectarian 3
Desert Jewish Academy K-6 19 4.8 Jewish 4
Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep PreK-12 394 8.4 Islamic 4
Awakening Seed School PreK-4 55 11 Nonsectarian 4
St. Timothy Catholic School K-8 190 13.8 Roman Catholic 4
Desert Sun Child Development Center PreK-K 17 1.8 Nonsectarian 4
Desert Garden Montessori PreK-12 165 5.4 Nonsectarian 5
Dobson-Montessori School PreK-12 96 8.7 Nonsectarian 5
Tamim Academy Chandler K-2 14 3.9 Jewish 5
Ville de Marie Academy K-12 229 15 Roman Catholic 5
Seton Catholic Preparatory 9-12 559 13.5 Roman Catholic 5
Hope Christian Academy PreK-8 136 12.8 Christian (nondenominational) 5
Chrysalis Academy School for Children With Autism 1-12 41 8.2 Nonsectarian 5
Valley Christian Schools K-12 1,138 15.3 Christian (nondenominational) 5
Valley Christian High School K-12 1,114 198.9 Christian (nondenominational) 5
Brightmont Academy - Chandler 2-12 131 5.8 Nonsectarian 6
St. Dominic Savio Academy K-12 30 10 Nonsectarian 6
Queen of Peace Catholic School PreK-8 206 16.5 Roman Catholic 6
East Valley Jcc PreK-K 7 4.7 Jewish 6
91st Psalm Christian School PreK-12 190 11.2 Christian (nondenominational) 6
New Way Academy 2-12 254 7 Nonsectarian 7
St. John Bosco Catholic PreK-8 375 19.7 Roman Catholic 7
Arcadia Montessori School K 7 2.3 Nonsectarian 7
St. Mary-Basha Catholic School PreK-8 366 11.9 Roman Catholic 7
New Vistas Center for Education PreK-6 327 7.6 Nonsectarian 7
St. Theresa Catholic School PreK-8 331 16.6 Roman Catholic 7
St. Teresa Catholic School PreK-8 293 8.7 Roman Catholic 7
Caritas Academy K-9 118 10.6 Christian (nondenominational) 7
Bella Montessori Preschool PreK-3 12 2.4 Nonsectarian 7
Valiant College Preparatory 6-12 50 8.3 Nonsectarian 7
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School PreK-8 292 9.8 Roman Catholic 7
Science Prep Academy 6-12 17 4.7 Nonsectarian 7
Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori PreK-K 14 1.2 Nonsectarian 8
Redeemer Christian School K-12 88 9.2 Calvinist 8
Wilkins Learning Center PreK-Transitional 1st 11 11 Nonsectarian 8
Christ the King School PreK-8 185 14.7 Roman Catholic 8
Our Lady of Sorrow Academy K-12 153 7.5 Roman Catholic 8
Sierra School Gilbert 1-12 34 6.8 Nonsectarian 8
Lexington Life Academy K-12 488 8.4 Nonsectarian 8
Taylor Made Prep Academy 4-12 8 5 Nonsectarian 8
Tri-City Christian Academy K-12 263 12.8 Baptist 8
Great Hearts Christos-Gilbert K-5 53 8 Christian (nondenominational) 8
Great Hearts Christos K-5 102 7.3 Christian (nondenominational) 8
St. Agnes Catholic School PreK-8 148 12.3 Roman Catholic 8
Youth Development Institute 7-12 73 9.1 Nonsectarian 8
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School K-8 123 123 Roman Catholic 8
Phoenix Christian School Pk-8 PreK-8 144 10.4 Calvinist 8
Christ Lutheran School PreK-8 500 15.9 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 8
Greenhouse Montessori PreK-3 32 9.7 Nonsectarian 9
Montessori International School PreK-K 8 2 Nonsectarian 9
Lehi Montessori PreK-6 53 12.3 Nonsectarian 9
Serenity Learning Center K-12 43 10 Nonsectarian 9
Life - Lauren's Institute for Education PreK-12 157 13.1 Nonsectarian 9
Casa del Nino Bilingual Montessori School PreK-2 26 13 Nonsectarian 9
Holy Family Academy K-12 146 11.2 Roman Catholic 9
Amici Trilingual Montessori PreK-1 10 0.9 Nonsectarian 9
Montessori International Schl - Brown Road Campus PreK-8 44 4.4 Nonsectarian 9
Pleasantview Christian Elementary School PreK-8 57 11.4 Christian (nondenominational) 9
Phoenix Country Day School PreK-12 730 4.8 Nonsectarian 10
Acton Academy Phoenix K-7 34 16.2 Nonsectarian 10
Pilgrim Lutheran School PreK-8 46 7.7 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 10
St. Thomas the Apostle School K-8 489 17 Roman Catholic 10
St. Mary's Catholic High School 9-12 487 13.3 Roman Catholic 10
Desert View Learning Center K-4 98 12.2 Nonsectarian 11
Christ Church School PreK-3 46 6.1 Episcopal 11
The Family School PreK-K 12 12 Nonsectarian 11
Noahs Ark Preschool and Kindergarten PreK-K 6 6 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 11
Arizona Lutheran Academy 9-12 238 10.4 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 11
Spondeo Preschool PreK-K 4 0.7 Nonsectarian 11
Risen Savior Lutheran School PreK-K 20 20 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 11
Xavier College Preparatory 9-12 1,123 14.4 Roman Catholic 12
Brophy College Preparatory 6-12 1,402 13.4 Roman Catholic 12
Ikm Layton Lakes PreK-K 4 0.2 Nonsectarian 12

What Arizona pays, and what that leaves you

AZ
Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account Education savings account
About $7,000 to $8,000 for most students (2025-26 figures) We could not confirm the 2026-27 amount from the state. The formula is 90% of state per-pupil funding. Students with disabilities receive far more.

Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply

What would you pay?

We could not confirm this year’s ESA amount, so type in the figure from your award letter. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.

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Questions parents ask

How many private schools are there near Tempe?

We count 84 within 12 miles of downtown Tempe. Together they enrolled about 16,368 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Brophy College Preparatory with 1,402 students.

Which Tempe private schools take ESA?

Arizona does not register participating schools. Any qualified private school can be paid from an ESA, so ask the school whether it accepts ESA payments.

Will ESA cover the whole tuition bill?

Sometimes, but do not count on it. ESA pays about $7,000 to $8,000 for most students (2025-26 figures), and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.

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