Arizona has a wide variety of specialized schools catering to the unique needs of children with learning and attention challenges or developmental, emotional or behavioral issues. Some are publicly funded charter schools; some are tuition-based private schools for which families may qualify for financial assistance through various government programs.
The Gifted Collective
15255 N 40th St. #147. Phoenix • 623-986-8408 • Inquiries@TheGiftedCollective.com • thegiftedcollective.com
The Gifted Collective has many supports for your gifted/curious learner and is home to two microschool academies. The Advanced Placement Academy specializes in students with advanced abilities and a drive for learning, while the Unique Learners Academy supports gifted children who also need additional support. Being an independent/private school, we are able to focus on each individual student’s needs. Experienced, certified teachers work within small, multi-age classes. Getting to know and support the whole child by promoting inquiry, curiosity, community, and the love of learning is what we do. Our programs are open to all curious learners!
PS Academy Arizona5222 E Baseline Rd., Suite 108 Gilbert • 480-309-4792 • psacademyarizona.comA Typical School for Atypical Learners! PS Academy students enjoy core classes, Electives, and Clubs while getting the support and accommodations they need to reach their full potential.Making friends and finding your tribe are as important to junior high and high school students as getting good grades. Talent Shows, Musical Theater Performances, Competitive and Adaptive Sports and Prom allow our students to have the full school experience.PS Academy Arizona- No More Broken Spirits
The Community School
4 campus locations in Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe
CommunitySchoolAZ.org • 602-606-9806
Looking for a preschool where your child can grow, learn and feel supported every day? The Community School, a program operated by the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, is now enrolling new families! Our inclusive preschool program welcomes children with and without autism, starting at 15 months old.
Families love our:
Full-day care (8 a.m.–5 p.m.)
Affordable tuition
Reliable schedule with minimal breaks
Flexible start dates year-round
For more information, please contact SARRC’s Family Resource Team at 602-606-9806 or Intake@autismcenter.org.
Grades K-12
Grades K-12
ASCEND
3021 Centerpointe East Dr. Prescott
928-443-9290• azautismascend.org
Grades K-12
Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc.Â
autismcharter.org
ARIZONA STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND
Campuses in Tucson and Phoenix
520-770-3458 • asdb.az.gov
AUTISM ACADEMY FOR EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Locations inGilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Tucson
480-240-9255 • aaed.org
Grades K-12
AZ ASPIRE ACADEMY
Locations in Tempe, Queen Creek, Litchfield Park, Scottsdale, Tucson
480-420-6630 • azaspireacademy.com
BANNER CHILDREN’S ACADEMY
1410 West 10th Place, Tempe
480-827-5348 • bannerhealth.com/locations/tempe/banner-academy
Grades 4-12
BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMY
3427 E. Bell Road, Phoenix
866-620-9380 • azbreakthroughacademy.org
CHRYSALIS ACADEMY
1250 N 77th St, Scottsdale
480-839-6000 • chrysalisacademy.org
Grades K-12
EMPOWER ACADEMY
22050 E Queen Creek Road, Queen Creek.
480-476-1171 • empoweracademyeducation.com
Grades K-12
FUSION ACADEMY
8700 N Gainey Center Dr Suite 150, Scottsdale
602-661-3721 • fusionacademy.com
GATEWAY ACADEMY
3939 E. Shea Blvd. Phoenix
480-998-1071 • gatewayacademy.us
Grades 6-12
GOMPERS SCHOOL
6601 N 27th Ave, Phoenix
602-336-0061 • gompers.org
HI-STAR CENTER FOR CHILDREN
5807 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix
602-548-3038 • histarcenter.com
Grades 1-9
KIDS PREP ACADEMY
 1930 West Pinnacle Peak Road Phoenix
602-772-1657 • kpaaz.com
Preschool, toddler, pre-K
LEXINGTON
Locations in Show Low, Mesa, Phoenix, Maryvale, Taylor, South Mountain
480-900-1009 • lexingtonservices.com
Grades K-12
LIFE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
5940 W Union Hills Dr. Ste #D-200 Glendale
623-773-1545 • discoverldi.com
Grades 9-12, transition programs, adult residential programs
L.I.F.E. (Lauren’s Institute for Education)
1305 South Gilbert Road, Gilbert
480-621-8361 • aurensinstitute.org
Grades K-12 and transition programs
NEW WAY ACADEMY
5048 E Oak St., Phoenix
602-629-6850 • newwayacademy.org
Grades K-12
PATHWAYS SCHOOL
1540 N. Burk St., Gilbert
480-259-7788 • pathwaysschool.org
Grades K-12
PS Academy Arizona
RED OAK AUTISM ACADMEY
Address: 5050 E. University Drive, Suite #110-114, Mesa
480-448-8906 • redoakautismacademy.com
Pre-K through 12 School
RISE LEARNING ACADEMY
20913 East Ocotillo Road, Queen Creek
480-703-5614 • RiseLearningAcademy.org
Grades K-12
SARRCÂ
Locations in Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale
602-606-9806 • autismcenter.org/sarrcs-community-school
15 months – 5 years old
S.E.E.K. EARLY LEARNING CENTER
1848 N. 52nd St., Phoenix
602-283-7620 • seekearlylearning.org
6 months-5 years
SEQUOIA DEAF SCHOOL
1460 S Horne, Mesa
480-890-4001 • sequoiadeafschool.org
Grades K-12
SIERRA SCHOOLS OF ARIZONA
Locations in Gilbert, Peoria, and Phoenix
sesisschools.org
Grades K-12
ST. DOMINIC SAVIO ACADEMY
550 West Warner Road, Chandler
480-659-5456 • stdomsavio.com
Grades K-12 and Early Intervention
THE ACES
Campuses in Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix West, and Tempe
austincenters.com
Grades K-12
THE CHILDREN’S CENTER
5430 W Glenn Dr, Glendale
623-915-0345 • thechildrenscenteraz.org
Grades 2-12
THE FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN
1234 E Northern Ave Phoenix
602-331-1470 • seeitourway.org
Grades K-4
THE UNITED SCHOOL FOR AUTISM
9590 East Shea Blvd. Scottsdale
480-860-1339 • theunitedschool.com
THRIVING MINDS ACADEMY
850 S. Ironwood Rd Ste #110, Apache Junction.
480-806-8000 • thrivingmindsaz.com
Grades K-5
VICTORY AUTISM ACADEMYÂ
Locations: Goodyear, Phoenix, and Queen Creek
623-248-8624 • victoryautismacademy.com
Grades K-12
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