One of the biggest draws to buying luxury homes in Scottsdale is the high-quality education the area offers. Scottsdale residents can send their children to some of the most prestigious private schools in the country, and the children can benefit for the rest of their lives. From top-tier athletics to academic programs that prepare students for the Ivy League, here are three of the best private schools in Scottsdale:
1. Solano Ranch. One of two non-denominational private high schools in Scottsdale, Rancho Solano has been educating the city’s brightest students for 54 years. In fact, Rancho Solano private school students score significantly higher than their Arizona public school counterparts on all standardized tests. No wonder the school is in such high demand! The school has five campuses for students of all ages: Gilbert, Greenway, Hillcrest, Missouri, and Prep School.
2. Notre Dame High School. In less than 10 years, Notre Dame Prep has established itself as one of the top preparatory high schools in the country (as evidenced by its highly competitive application process). Notre Dame students are anchored in strong Catholic Christian values and are taught by some of Arizona’s most devoted and talented teachers. The school is very popular with Scottsdale luxury homeowners.
3. Santa Maria. One of Scottsdale’s leading private schools when it comes to athletics, St. Mary’s does more than just prepare kids for college—school prepares them for life. With a mission to “provide a quality Catholic education by developing and maintaining a rich tradition based on the Gospel and family values, discipline and respect,” it’s no wonder St. Mary’s graduates are so well equipped for the world.
To learn more about the wide variety of private schools in Scottsdale, see Part I.