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Private schools in Mesa, AZ

58 schools within 12 miles. ESA pays about $7,000 to $8,000 for most students (2025-26 figures).

Schools near Mesa

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On the state’s official list Other private schools

All 58 schools within 12 miles

School Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation Miles
Pilgrim Lutheran School PreK-8 46 7.7 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod <1
Serenity Learning Center K-12 43 10 Nonsectarian 1
Lexington Life Academy K-12 488 8.4 Nonsectarian 2
Montessori International Schl - Brown Road Campus PreK-8 44 4.4 Nonsectarian 2
Christ the King School PreK-8 185 14.7 Roman Catholic 2
Montessori International School PreK-K 8 2 Nonsectarian 2
Redeemer Christian School K-12 88 9.2 Calvinist 3
Noahs Ark Preschool and Kindergarten PreK-K 6 6 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 4
Great Hearts Christos-Gilbert K-5 53 8 Christian (nondenominational) 4
Great Hearts Christos K-5 102 7.3 Christian (nondenominational) 4
Lehi Montessori PreK-6 53 12.3 Nonsectarian 4
Queen of Peace Catholic School PreK-8 206 16.5 Roman Catholic 4
Ignite Learning Academy K-12 238 13.2 Nonsectarian 5
Lumos Arts Academy K-12 156 8.9 Nonsectarian 5
Dobson-Montessori School PreK-12 96 8.7 Nonsectarian 5
Greenhouse Montessori PreK-3 32 9.7 Nonsectarian 5
A Place 4 Everyone Learning Center PreK-6 20 4.7 Nonsectarian 5
Wilkins Learning Center PreK-Transitional 1st 11 11 Nonsectarian 6
Sierra School Gilbert 1-12 34 6.8 Nonsectarian 6
Mesa Christian Academy K-12 28 5.7 Christian (nondenominational) 6
Life - Lauren's Institute for Education PreK-12 157 13.1 Nonsectarian 6
Bella Montessori Preschool PreK-3 12 2.4 Nonsectarian 6
Empower Academy 3-12 38 7.6 Nonsectarian 6
St. Timothy Catholic School K-8 190 13.8 Roman Catholic 6
Creo Montessori School PreK-10 203 7 Nonsectarian 7
Tempe Montessori School Ltd PreK-5 102 8.9 Nonsectarian 7
St. Dominic Savio Academy K-12 30 10 Nonsectarian 7
The Aces-Tempe 3-12 10 10 Nonsectarian 7
Desert Sun Child Development Center PreK-K 17 1.8 Nonsectarian 7
Spondeo Preschool PreK-K 4 0.7 Nonsectarian 7
Az Aspire Academy 1-12 288 3.7 Nonsectarian 8
Desert Jewish Academy K-6 19 4.8 Jewish 8
Aces-Gilbert K-11 195 8.9 Nonsectarian 8
New Vistas Center for Education PreK-6 327 7.6 Nonsectarian 8
St. Mary-Basha Catholic School PreK-8 366 11.9 Roman Catholic 8
Adobe Adventist Christian School K-8 12 12 Seventh-Day Adventist 8
East Valley Jcc PreK-K 7 4.7 Jewish 9
Caritas Academy K-9 118 10.6 Christian (nondenominational) 9
Hope Christian Academy PreK-8 136 12.8 Christian (nondenominational) 9
Seton Catholic Preparatory 9-12 559 13.5 Roman Catholic 9
Accel East Campus K-12 67 9.6 Nonsectarian 9
Ville de Marie Academy K-12 229 15 Roman Catholic 9
Kinder Bugs Preparatory PreK-K 10 10 Nonsectarian 9
Grace Christian Academy PreK-8 273 11.4 Christian (nondenominational) 9
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School PreK-8 448 23.6 Roman Catholic 9
Chrysalis Academy School for Children With Autism 1-12 41 8.2 Nonsectarian 9
A+ Academy Dropout Recovery Program 12 10 10 Nonsectarian 10
Gilbert Christian Schools - Greenfield Campus PreK-8 567 13.1 Christian (nondenominational) 10
Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten PreK-K 23 11.5 Nonsectarian 10
Gethsemane Lutheran School PreK-Transitional K 6 0.5 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 10
Ikm Layton Lakes PreK-K 4 0.2 Nonsectarian 10
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School PreK-8 292 9.8 Roman Catholic 11
Tamim Academy Chandler K-2 14 3.9 Jewish 11
Emmanuel Lutheran School K-8 137 15.2 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 11
Noor Academy of Arizona K-8 98 8.2 Islamic 11
Thriving Minds Academy Ungraded 1 1.7 Nonsectarian 11
Banner Academy 6-12 31 5.2 Nonsectarian 12
Tri-City Christian Academy K-12 263 12.8 Baptist 12

What Arizona pays, and what that leaves you

AZ
Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account Education savings account
About $7,000 to $8,000 for most students (2025-26 figures) We could not confirm the 2026-27 amount from the state. The formula is 90% of state per-pupil funding. Students with disabilities receive far more.

Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply

What would you pay?

We could not confirm this year’s ESA amount, so type in the figure from your award letter. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.

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Questions parents ask

How many private schools are there near Mesa?

We count 58 within 12 miles of downtown Mesa. Together they enrolled about 7,241 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Gilbert Christian Schools - Greenfield Campus with 567 students.

Which Mesa private schools take ESA?

Arizona does not register participating schools. Any qualified private school can be paid from an ESA, so ask the school whether it accepts ESA payments.

Will ESA cover the whole tuition bill?

Sometimes, but do not count on it. ESA pays about $7,000 to $8,000 for most students (2025-26 figures), and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.

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