For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 120 students located throughout Arizona.
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Historical Statistics Overview
This State (AZ)
US
# Schools
1 Schools
271 Schools
# Students
120 Students
107,111 Students
Academics and Faculty
This State (AZ)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
86%
69%
Academic Programs
This State (AZ)
US
Avg. AP Courses
n/a
22
Avg. IB Courses
25
28
Avg. Class Size
10
13
Academic Performance
This State (AZ)
US
Avg. SAT Score
1200
1270
Avg. ACT Score
n/a
27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
60%
59%
Tuition and Finances
This State (AZ)
US
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$60,000
$64,480
Avg. Tuition (Day)
$33,000
$38,054
Avg. Tuition (International)
$63,000
$62,481
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
45%
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$26,973
Avg. Endowment
$1 MM
$83 MM
Student Diversity
This State (AZ)
US
% Students of Color
18%
30%
% International Students
30%
27%
% Boarding Students
70%
59%
Top Arizona Boarding Schools (2026-27)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3511 Verde Valley School Road
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 284-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Arizona?
There is 1 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Arizona.
What is the oldest boarding school in Arizona?
Verde Valley School, founded in 1948, is the oldest boarding school in Arizona.
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