For the 2026 school year, there are 126 nonsectarian private preschools in Arizona. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Arizona.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private preschools in Arizona include Phoenix Country Day School, Flagstaff Cooperative Preschool, and Dobson-montessori School.
Top-Ranked Nonsectarian 草榴社区 Preschools in Arizona (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
670 N Arizona Ave Ste 35
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 963-2313
Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
'hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
18748 E Bohhona
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Dewey, AZ 86327
(480) 789-7000
Gr: NS | 69 students
Arcadia Montessori School ![Arcadia Montessori School Photo - Come take a look at our campus! Schedule a tour today!]( "Arcadia Montessori School Photo - Come take a look at our campus! Schedule a tour today!")
Montessori School
5115 E Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 840-2342
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 840-2342
Gr: NS-K | 271 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
23555 N. 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 362-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creo Montessori School ![Creo Montessori School Photo - We believe in educating the human potential by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and individuality. CREO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FAMILIES, AND A GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS.]( "Creo Montessori School Photo - We believe in educating the human potential by cultivating curiosity, creativity, and individuality. CREO IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FAMILIES, AND A GLOBAL RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS.")
Montessori School
1475 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 208-0256
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Tuition listed
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Tuition listed
Desert Marigold School
Waldorf School
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-6909
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 30 students
Dobson-montessori School ![Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.]( "Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Flagstaff Cooperative Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
850 N Bonito Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
Gr: PK-K | 200 students Tuition listed
Guidepost Montessori At Peoria ![Guidepost Montessori At Peoria Photo]( "Guidepost Montessori At Peoria Photo")
Montessori School
20565 Fletcher Way
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 562-3353
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 562-3353
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
12051 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-5518
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 50 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Hman'shawa Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 789-7227
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 789-7227
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
4848 E Cactus Road, Ste 505-897
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 660-6474
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 660-6474
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Tuition listed
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
8625 N 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 678-4470
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 678-4470
Gr: PK-K | 66 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 955-8200
Gr: PK-12 | 741 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
38424 N Spur Cross Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Gr: NS-9 | 227 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Rainbow Montessori School - Cactus
Montessori School
6520 E Cactus Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Gr: PK-K | 74 students Tuition listed
Rainbow Montessori School - Voltaire
Montessori School
6402 E Voltaire Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-0024
Gr: PK-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5656 E. Greenway
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 996-7002
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
13201 West Thomas Road
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 536-1020
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 536-1020
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
1st Street KinderCare ![1st Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom: Warm and fun, all in one.]( "1st Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom: Warm and fun, all in one.")
Daycare / Preschool
1621 E. 1st St. #3
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 795-4768
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 795-4768
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Tuition listed
51st & Peoria KinderCare ![51st & Peoria KinderCare Photo - 51st & Peoria KinderCare]( "51st & Peoria KinderCare Photo - 51st & Peoria KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
10406 N. 51St Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 939-8319
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 939-8319
Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
A Place 4 Everyone Learning Center
Special Education School
7040 E Sprst Spg Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 579-7287
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 579-7287
Gr: PK-1 | 22 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
Adobe Montessori School
Montessori School
6400 W Del Rio St
Chandler, AZ 85226
(408) 899-2980
Chandler, AZ 85226
(408) 899-2980
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori ![Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori Photo]( "Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
3221 E Chandler Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 759-3810
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 759-3810
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Aldea Montessori ![Aldea Montessori Photo - Our beautiful natural playground!]( "Aldea Montessori Photo - Our beautiful natural playground!")
Montessori School
15639 N 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 485-0276
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 485-0276
Gr: PK-K | 48 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arrowhead KinderCare ![Arrowhead KinderCare Photo - Arrowhead KinderCare]( "Arrowhead KinderCare Photo - Arrowhead KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
20245 North 67th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-7757
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 561-7757
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
14801 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 776-2322
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 776-2322
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6630 S 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-2606
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-2606
Gr: PK-4 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Beginning School
Daycare / Preschool
5061 N Camino Sumo
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-6066
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 299-6066
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
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