For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,066 students in 85253, AZ (there are , serving 3,391 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in 85253, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
The top-ranked private schools in 85253, AZ include Camelback Desert School, Phoenix Country Day School, and The Jones-Gordon School.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top-Ranked 85253 Arizona 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4800 E Doubletree Ranch Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 563-5588
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 563-5588
Gr: 1-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition 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
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
Christ Church School ![Christ Church School Photo - Low student-teacher ratios.]( "Christ Church School Photo - Low student-teacher ratios.")
(Episcopal)
4015 E Lincoln Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 381-9906
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 381-9906
Gr: NS-4 Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
4027 E Lincoln Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 840-8950
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(602) 840-8950
Gr: K-4 | 83 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 85253, AZ?
The top-ranked private schools in 85253, AZ include Camelback Desert School, Phoenix Country Day School, and The Jones-Gordon School.
How many private schools are located in 85253?
6 private schools are located in 85253.
How diverse are private schools in 85253?
85253 private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in 85253 go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in 85253 are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
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