How much does private school cost in Phoenix?

Private school in Phoenix averages $13,400/year in 2026 — 9% above the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $8,600/year; independent and prep schools average $24,500/year. Phoenix has approximately 290 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Phoenix for 2026?

Phoenix private school tuition ranges from $5,200 to $34,000/year. The city average is $13,400/year ($1,117/month). Religious schools run lower at $8,600/year; top independent day schools can reach $34,000+.

How does Phoenix private school cost compare to the national average?

Phoenix private school tuition averages $13,400/year, which is 9% above the national average ($12,350/year). Phoenix sits close to the national average, with a mix of religious and independent schools across a wide price range.

What are the most affordable private schools in Phoenix?

The most affordable private schools in Phoenix are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $8,600/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Phoenix 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Phoenix?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Phoenix's average of $13,400/year, a household income of $112,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Phoenix average $13,400/year. 9% above national avg. Religious schools run $8,600/year; independent schools average $24,500/year.

City Average

$13,400

per year

Monthly Est.

$1,117

per month

Private Schools

290

in Phoenix

vs National

+$1,050

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Phoenix (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$11,000/yr

~$916/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$13,400/yr

~$1,116/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$16,500/yr

~$1,375/mo

Tuition by School Type in Phoenix

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$8,600/yr

+8% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$24,500/yr

-2% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$13,400/yr

+9% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Phoenix

Starting From

$5,200

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$13,400

Typical school

Top End

$34,000+

Elite prep schools

Most Phoenix private schools fall between $5,200 and $34,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Phoenix: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Brophy College Preparatory	$17,800	Catholic	9–12
Xavier College Preparatory	$17,400	Catholic	9–12
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy	$12,800–$14,200	Independent	6–12
Notre Dame Preparatory High School	$16,200	Catholic	9–12
Veritas Academy (Phoenix)	$9,800–$11,400	Christian	K–12
Phoenix Country Day School	$28,400–$30,800	Independent	PK–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.