# 8 Best Private Schools in Scottsdale (2026)

> Basis Scottsdale's STEM focus, Scottsdale Prep's classical education, Notre Dame Prep's community.

Source: https://guides.thescottsdalescoop.com/best-private-schools-scottsdale

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# Best Private Schools in Scottsdale

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Best Private Schools in Scottsdale

Updated July 8, 2026

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### In This Guide

1

Basis Scottsdale

2

Scottsdale Christian Academy

3

Scottsdale Prep

4

Notre Dame Preparatory

5

Verde Valley School

6

Rancho Solano Preparatory

7

Montessori Day Schools

8

Phoenix Country Day School

![Basis Scottsdale in Scottsdale](/images/basis-scottsdale.webp)

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## [Basis Scottsdale](https://www.basisschools.org)

10400 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Nationally ranked STEM-focused school. Consistently one of the top schools in Arizona.

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![Scottsdale Christian Academy in Scottsdale](/images/scottsdale-christian-academy.webp)

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## [Scottsdale Christian Academy](https://www.scottsdalechristian.org)

14400 N Tatum Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

PreK-12 Christian school with strong academics, athletics, and arts.

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![Scottsdale Prep in Scottsdale](/images/scottsdale-prep.webp)

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## [Scottsdale Prep](https://www.scottsdaleprepacademy.org)

4801 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Great Hearts academy with classical liberal arts education. Small classes.

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![Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale](/images/notre-dame-preparatory.webp)

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## [Notre Dame Preparatory](https://www.notredameprep.com)

9701 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Catholic college prep with strong community, athletics, and faith formation.

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![Verde Valley School in Scottsdale](/images/verde-valley-school.webp)

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## [Verde Valley School](https://www.vvsaz.org)

3511 Verde Valley School Rd, Sedona, AZ 86351

Boarding school with global perspective, outdoor education, and small classes.

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![Rancho Solano Preparatory in Scottsdale](/images/rancho-solano-preparatory.webp)

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## [Rancho Solano Preparatory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/rancho-solano-preparatory)

9180 E Via De Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

IB World School with diverse student body and strong college prep.

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![Montessori Day Schools in Scottsdale](/images/montessori-day-schools.webp)

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## [Montessori Day Schools](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/montessori-day-schools)

Multiple Scottsdale locations

Authentic Montessori from toddler through elementary. Child-centered learning.

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## [Phoenix Country Day School](https://www.pcds.org)

3901 E Stanford Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

PreK-12 independent school with exceptional academics and 40-acre campus.

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