For the 2026 school year, there are 8 alternative private preschools serving 717 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in Arizona include Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center and Chaparral Christia Community Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona private preschool average acceptance rate of 90%.
75% of alternative private preschools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Arizona Alternative 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chaparral Christia Community Schools
Alternative School (Christian)
6451 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6440
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
13831 N 94th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 860-9500
Gr: PK-K | 307 students
Acton Academy Phoenix
Alternative School
3330 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(978) 795-4342
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(978) 795-4342
Gr: PK-7 | 25 students
Camelback Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
3900 E Stanford Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 957-0215
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 957-0215
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Sports: 1
Early Education Center
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3501 E Chandler Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 759-4047
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 759-4047
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
Global Schools Starseed And Urantian Child & Teens
Alternative School
2074 Pendleton Dr
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Rico Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 403-6271
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
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Alternative School
5048 E Bevers St
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(480) 757-5350
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(480) 757-5350
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School (Christian)
1682 E Hwy 70
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 792-2858
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private preschools in Arizona?
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in Arizona include Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center and Chaparral Christia Community Schools.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Arizona?
8 alternative private preschools are located in Arizona.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Arizona?
Arizona alternative private preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 35%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
75% of alternative private preschools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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