One of the biggest draws to buying luxury homes in Scottsdale is the high-quality education the area has to offer. Scottsdale residents can send their children to some of the most prestigious private schools in the country, and children can benefit for the rest of their lives. From world-class 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, and Missouri 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 the most devoted and talented teachers in Arizona. The school is very popular with Scottsdale luxury homeowners.
3. Saint Mary. One of Scottsdale’s leading private schools for athletics, St. Mary’s does more than just prepare kids for college—the school prepares them for life. With a mission to “provide a quality Catholic education by developing and sustaining a rich tradition grounded in the Gospel and family values, discipline, and respect,” it’s no wonder St. Mary’s graduates are so well equipped for the world.
For more information on the wide variety of private schools in Scottsdale, see Part I.