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Best Arizona ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 2,330 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Arizona include Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School, Bella Vista College Prepratory School, and Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Arizona private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
29% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top-Ranked Arizona ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gateway Academy
Gateway Academy Photo - Our Campus! Home of the Warriors!
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
3939 E. Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 998-1071
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bella Vista College Prepratory School
Bella Vista College Prepratory School Photo - Class of 2017
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dobson-montessori School
Dobson-montessori School Photo - Arranging flowers grown in the school garden.
Special Program Emphasis
745 S. Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1432
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 543-8274
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
International School of Arizona
International School of Arizona Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
9522 E. San Salvador Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 874-2326
Gr: NS-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
International School Of Tucson
International School Of Tucson Photo - When science hits the roof!!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School
Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1800 South Kolb Road
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 747-1027
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Redeemer Christian School
Redeemer Christian School Photo - Students develop a love of reading
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
719 N Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 962-5003
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Matthew School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
320 N 20th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 254-0611
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
The Little Ranch School
Special Program Emphasis
1125 E Glenn St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 884-9893
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Lumos Arts Academy
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2055 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 275-2212
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Tucson Waldorf School
Tucson Waldorf School Photo - First Grade Students are welcomed each year with a Rose Ceremony, welcoming the newest class from the Playgarden to the Grades!
Special Program Emphasis
3605 E River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-1032
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Veritas Academy Of Tucson
Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2151 N Palo Verde Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
webTipping Point Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5334 E Thunderbird Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 944-2220
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Arizona?
The top-ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Arizona include Our Mother Of Sorrows Catholic School, Bella Vista College Prepratory School, and Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona?
14 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Arizona.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Arizona?
Arizona private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 38%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
29% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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