For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 38 students in El Mirage, AZ (there are , serving 5,138 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in El Mirage, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
50% of private schools in El Mirage, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in El Mirage, AZ (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of The Sun Catholic Church
(Catholic)
12546 W Peoria Ave
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 213-5478
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 213-5478
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Valley Child Care & Learning Center - Elementary Mirage
Daycare / Preschool
14085 N Dysart Rd.
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 486-7600
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 486-7600
Gr: NS-PK
Overview
This Town (El Mirage)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
38 Students
78,857 Students
% Average Students of Color
49%
39%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
6,276 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
3%
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
16%
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
2,966 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
18 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
47%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3 Students
24,581 Students
% of Others Students
8%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in El Mirage, AZ?
2 private schools are located in El Mirage, AZ.
What percentage of students in El Mirage go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in El Mirage are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in El Mirage?
50% of private schools in El Mirage are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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