For the 2024 school year, there are 32 private schools serving 2,737 students in Mesa, AZ (there are 154 public schools, serving 89,523 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Mesa, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Mesa, AZ include Dobson-montessori School, Christ The King Catholic School and Parish and Redeemer Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Top Ranked Mesa Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1551 E Dana Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 844-4480
Grades: PK-8
| 205 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
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Serenity Learning Center![Serenity Learning Center Photo]( "Serenity Learning Center Photo")
Alternative School
2740 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 757-5350
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
1440 S Clearview Ave Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85209
(844) 467-5278
Mesa, AZ 85209
(844) 467-5278
Grades: 6-12
| 273 students
7040 E Sprst Spg Blvd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 579-7287
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 579-7287
Grades: PK-1
| 22 students
Adobe Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9910 E Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 688-5416
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 688-5416
Grades: K-7
| 10 students
Alma Mesa KinderCare![Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare]( "Alma Mesa KinderCare Photo - Alma Mesa KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2862 South Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 839-3997
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Bridges Early Childhood Education
Daycare / Preschool
1201 N 66th St
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 274-3437
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 274-3437
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Childtime Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
1111 N Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-4481
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-4481
Grades: NS-PK
| 136 students
6709 E University Drive
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 830-5887
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 830-5887
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
9310 E Guadalupe Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 986-1088
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 986-1088
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
6659 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 833-1983
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 833-1983
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Heartwood Montessori
Montessori School
207 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 599-0137
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
1155 S Power Rd Ste 114 #570
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 660-6474
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 660-6474
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1063 East McKellips Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 835-6086
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 835-6086
Grades: NS-PK
| 21 students
Mesa KinderCare![Mesa KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Mesa KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
1810 East Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 892-9327
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 892-9327
Grades: NS-PK
| 84 students
Montessori International School![Montessori International School Photo - Practicing writing in the MIS primary class.]( "Montessori International School Photo - Practicing writing in the MIS primary class.")
Montessori School
1230 N Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 890-1580
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 890-1580
Grades: PK-7
| 125 students
Noahs Ark Preschool![Noahs Ark Preschool Photo]( "Noahs Ark Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2745 North 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 325-0687
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 325-0687
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
3257 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 830-1724
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Primrose School Of East Mesa
Montessori School
2710 S Crismon Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 354-2966
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 354-2966
Grades: NS-K
| 170 students
Queen Of Peace Catholic School
(Catholic)
109 N Macdonald
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 969-0226
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 969-0226
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Recker-McDowell KinderCare![Recker-McDowell KinderCare Photo - Recker-McDowell KinderCare Front]( "Recker-McDowell KinderCare Photo - Recker-McDowell KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
6037 E McDowell Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 396-2060
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 396-2060
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Red Mountain Montessori Academy
Montessori School
6426 E Mcdowell Rd
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 654-1124
Mesa, AZ 85215
(480) 654-1124
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
St. Timothy Catholic Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1730 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 775-5238
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 775-5238
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
St. Timothy Catholic School
(Catholic)
2520 S Alma School Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 775-2650
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Smart Schools Llc
Alternative School (Christian)
4540 E Baseline Rd Ste 112
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 689-5999
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 689-5999
Grades: 12
| 150 students
Superstition KinderCare![Superstition KinderCare Photo - Superstition KinderCare]( "Superstition KinderCare Photo - Superstition KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
7019 E. Baseline Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 396-4969
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 396-4969
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Tempe Montessori School Ltd![Tempe Montessori School Ltd Photo - Children learn to associate the world with what they already know and have experienced. First step in growing a love for learning.]( "Tempe Montessori School Ltd Photo - Children learn to associate the world with what they already know and have experienced. First step in growing a love for learning.")
Montessori School
410 S. El Dorado Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 966-7606
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 966-7606
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
William K Eaton School
All-boys | Alternative School
868 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-4024
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-4024
Grades: 8-12
| 46 students
Word Of Grace Sch/young Children
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
655 E University Dr
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 464-3938
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 464-3938
Grades: PK-K
| 79 students
Mesa, Arizona Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Montessori Learning Center (Closed 2023)![Montessori Learning Center Photo - Montessori is a method of self guided learning. The children choose their own works from the shelves of the classroom.]( "Montessori Learning Center Photo - Montessori is a method of self guided learning. The children choose their own works from the shelves of the classroom.")
Montessori School
626 N Nevada Way
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-9872
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 969-9872
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Mesa, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Mesa, AZ include Dobson-montessori School, Christ The King Catholic School and Parish and Redeemer Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Mesa, AZ?
32 private schools are located in Mesa, AZ.
How diverse are private schools in Mesa, AZ?
Mesa, AZ private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Arizona private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Mesa, AZ go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Mesa, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 6%).
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