Private Schools
Private Schools in Chandler, Arizona
10 private schools in Chandler, Arizona with at least 30 students answered the 2023-24 federal survey. Together they enroll 4,182 students: 2 Catholic, 5 other religious and 3 nonsectarian. 7 schools go through high school grades.
Schools listed
10
Go through high school
7
Median enrollment
295
Median students per teacher
12.4
Private schools in Chandler, Arizona
Largest first. Students per teacher is the school’s own report.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Christian Schools | K–12 | 1,138 | 15.3 | Christian |
| Valley Christian High School | K–12 | 1,114 | 198.9 | Christian |
| Seton Catholic Preparatory | 9–12 | 559 | 13.5 | Catholic |
| St Mary-Basha Catholic School | PK–8 | 366 | 11.9 | Catholic |
| New Vistas Center for Education | PK–6 | 327 | 7.6 | Nonsectarian |
| Tri-City Christian Academy | K–12 | 263 | 12.8 | Baptist |
| Hope Christian Academy | PK–8 | 136 | 12.8 | Christian |
| Brightmont Academy - Chandler | 2–12 | 131 | 5.8 | Nonsectarian |
| Caritas Academy | K–9 | 118 | 10.6 | Christian |
| St Dominic Savio AcademySpecial education | K–12 | 30 | 10 | Nonsectarian |
Getting in, and keeping up
- Private school entrance exams: format, scoring, and dates for the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT.
- AASA practice tests and score levels, the test public schools in Arizona give.
- Using a 529 plan for K-12 tuition and tutoring in Arizona.
- Colleges in Arizona, for families already looking ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How many private schools are in Chandler, Arizona?
10 private schools in Chandler, Arizona with at least 30 students answered the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe Survey. Schools that did not answer are not counted, so the real number is higher.
What is the largest private school in Chandler, Arizona?
Among schools that answered the survey, Valley Christian Schools in Chandler is the largest, with 1,138 students in grades K–12.
How big are classes at private schools in Chandler, Arizona?
The survey reports students per teacher, not class size. The median private school in Chandler, Arizona has 12.4 students per teacher and 295 students in total.
Do private schools require an entrance exam?
Many independent schools ask for the ISEE or SSAT, and many Catholic high schools use the HSPT. Each school sets its own rule, so check the admissions page of every school on your list.
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS), 2023-24 public-use data file, National Center for Education Statistics. Schools that answered the survey and enrolled at least 30 students. Amish schools are left out. Schools report their own figures, and a school that did not answer the survey does not appear.