Valley Christian Elementary School in Tempe, AZ, serves 900 students in grades K–12 within a midsize city community.
The co–ed Christian school offers a comprehensive grade span from kindergarten through 12th grade with 70 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
Annual tuition is $11,000, providing access to 15 Advanced Placement courses.
The student body includes 20.43% students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity in the school community.
Valley Christian ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for largest student enrollment and number of AP courses offered.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Valley Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
900 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Valley Christian Elementary School cost?
Valley Christian Elementary School's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.
What is Valley Christian Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Valley Christian Elementary School?
The application deadline for Valley Christian Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91s
The nearest high school and elementary school to Valley Christian Elementary School is Accel East Campus (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bright Horizons Family Center (1.2 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Bright Horizons Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
7660 S Research Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 775-6607
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1773 East McNair Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Accel East Campus
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Adobe West
Montessori School
2814 N Dodson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 899-0356
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
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