For the 2024 school year, there are 30 special education private schools serving 2,388 students in Arizona.
The top ranked special education private schools in Arizona include New Way Academy, ACCEL and The ACES.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Arizona private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
3% of special education private schools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top Ranked Arizona Special Education Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
ACCEL![ACCEL Photo - outdoor learning]( "ACCEL Photo - outdoor learning")
Special Education School
10251 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 995-7366
Grades: K-12
| 175 students
6815 W. Cactus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 937-5090
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Grades: K-12
| 460 students
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Grades: 4-12
| 44 students
Desert Willow Educational Services
Special Education School
3953 E Paradise Falls Dr Unit 110
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-0401
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 323-0401
Grades: 10-12
| 10 students
Gompers Private School![Gompers Private School Photo]( "Gompers Private School Photo")
Special Education School
6601 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-0061
Grades: 3-12
| 8 students
Lexis Preparatory School![Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus]( "Lexis Preparatory School Photo - Front of campus")
Special Education School
11130 E. Cholla St., H-100
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 391-3901
Grades: 1-12
| 81 students
New Way Academy
Special Education School
5048 East Oak Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-8600
Grades: 1-12
| 260 students
Abbie School![Abbie School Photo]( "Abbie School Photo")
Special Education School
5870 East 14th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 300-6103
Grades: 3-12
| 88 students
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Arizona International Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
12430 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-3419
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 948-3419
Grades: 5-9
| 10 students
1027 Spire Dr.
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 443-9290
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 443-9290
Grades: 3-9
| 9 students
Aurora Day School
Special Education School
8155 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 209-1000
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 209-1000
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Grades: 1-12
| 45 students
Breakthrough Academy![Breakthrough Academy Photo]( "Breakthrough Academy Photo")
Special Education School
3427 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(866) 620-9380
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(866) 620-9380
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Cenpatico Schools
Special Education School
290 S Cooper Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7169
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-7169
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
Children's Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies
Special Education School
5430 W Glenn Dr
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 915-0345
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 915-0345
Grades: PK-12
| 42 students
Chrysalis Academy Day School For Children With Autism
Special Education School
600 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-6000
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Desert Voices Oral Learning Center![Desert Voices Oral Learning Center Photo]( "Desert Voices Oral Learning Center Photo")
Special Education School
3426 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 224-0598
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 224-0598
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
Devereux
Special Education School
6436 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(800) 345-1292
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
The Foundation For Blind Children
Special Education School
1235 E Harmont Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 331-7901
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 331-7901
Grades: Inquire with school
| 32 students
Hi-star Center For Children
Special Education School
5807 N. 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 548-3038
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 548-3038
Grades: Inquire with school
| 45 students
1100 W Fresno Street
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 232-2900
Grades: 1-12
| 89 students
Lexington Life Academy
Special Education School
4401 S White Mountain Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(480) 900-1009
Show Low, AZ 85901
(480) 900-1009
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Life Development Institute
Special Education School
18001 N 79th Ave Ste B42
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 773-2774
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 773-2774
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Lifeshare Educational Resources
Special Education School
875 S Cooper Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(480) 456-0942
Grades: 2-12
| 35 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Scottsdale
Special Education School
10617 N Hayden Rd Ste B101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-5675
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-5675
Grades: 1-11
| 22 students
St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education
Special Education School
Mustang Road
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(928) 871-2810
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(928) 871-2810
Grades: 2-12
| 19 students
Sierra Academy Of Scottsdale
Special Education School
17800 N. Perimeter Dr #110
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 767-8659
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 767-8659
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Valley Of The Sun School
Special Education School
1142 W Hatcher Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 216-6335
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 216-6335
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in Arizona?
The top ranked special education private schools in Arizona include New Way Academy, ACCEL and The ACES.
How many special education private schools are located in Arizona?
30 special education private schools are located in Arizona.
How diverse are special education private schools in Arizona?
Arizona special education private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 40%.
What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Arizona?
3% of special education private schools in Arizona are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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