Schools
Schools in the nearby Greater Phoenix area
Note: The Autism Society of Greater Phoenix provides information and support to the autism community. The information comes from multiple sources, and the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix does not independently verify any of it, nor does it necessarily reflect the views and/or opinions of the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Nothing on this website should be construed as advice, only general information.
If you know of a school that provides education for children with Autism and is not listed below, please contact Katie to have the school listed. Thank you for helping us keep our families informed of all the options!
Arizona Centers for Comprehensive Education and Life-Skills (ACCEL) is a private, nonprofit special education program for individuals, ages 5-21.
Location: 10251 N. 35th Ave. Phoenix AZ 85051
Phone: (602) 995-7366
Fax: (602) 995-0867
Web: http://www.accel.org/
The ACES-Main Campus
Grades Served: K-12
Location: 6815 W. Cactus Rd. Peoria, AZ 85381
Phone: (623) 937-5090
Fax: (623) 937-5349
Email: John.Doran@theaces.net
Web: http://www.theaces.net/home.html
The ACES-East Campus
Grades Served: K-12
Location: 1515 S. Indian Bend Rd. Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 820-5186
Fax: (480) 820-5187
Email: garen.austin@theaces.net
Web: http://www.theaces.net/home.html
The ACES-West Campus
Grades served: K-12
Location: 1642 S. 107th Ave Avondale, Arizona 85323
Phone: (623) 478-5840
Fax: (623) 478-5841
Email: Anthony.Pozar@theaces.net
Web: http://www.theaces.net/home.html
Arts, Science and Diversity Academy
Sheri Bowes
602-697-5201
Brightmont Academy
10603 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale
4809482800
sonia.gonzales@brightmontacademy.com
Children’s Center for Neurodevelopment Studies (CCNS) is a non-profit school and therapy center for children, ages 3-22 (preschool through high school).
Location: 5430 West Glenn Drive Glendale, AZ 85301
Phone: (623) 915-0345
Fax: (623) 937-5425
Email: admin@ccnsaz.org
Web: http://www.thechildrenscenteraz.org/
Chrysalis Academy is a private ABA school for children with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities
Location: 3929 S. Rural Road Tempe, AZ 85202
Phone: (602) 743-5000
Web: http://www.play-aba.com/
Gateway Academy is a private preschool – 12th grade day school specializing in students with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, and PDD-nos.
Location: 14255 76th Place, Suite A-1 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 998-1071
Fax: (480) 998-1046
Web: http://www.gatewayacademy.us/
Gompers Center
Grades Served: K-12
Location: 6601 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone: (602) 336-0061
Fax: (602) 336-0249
Email: tdempster@gomperscenter.org
Web: http://www.gomperscenter.org/programs/education.aspx
Howard S. Gray Education Program is a private school serving students with emotional or learning challenges in grades 5-12.
Location: 7575 E Earll Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 941-7615
Fax: (480) 951-7614
Email: shari.carlsted@bannerhealth.com
Web: http://www.bannerhealth.com/Locations/Arizona/Banner+Behavioral+Health/Howard+S+Gray/_Howard+S+Gray+School.htm
The Hi-Star Center for Children is a private special education day school, serving students with severe language/communication, learning and behavioral needs - http://www.histarcenter.com/
Location: 5807 North 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85019
Phone: (602) 548-3038
Fax: (602) 548-3175
E-mail: information@histarcenter.com
Web: http://www.histarcenter.com/index.php
Lauren’s Institute For Education Academy is a private school for children with special needs
Location: 3341 E. Queen Creek Road, Suite 109, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Phone: (480) 621-8361
Fax: (480) 621-8513
Web: http://laurensinstitute.org/academy/
Lexis Preparatory School is an independent private school ideal for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities, dyslexia, and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) serving students K-8.
Location: 16117 North 76th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 391-3901
Web: http://www.lexisprep.com/
New Way Learning Academy is a private school for grades K-12 for children with learning challenges.
Location: 1300 N. 77th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Phone: (480) 946-9112
Fax: (480) 946-2657
Email: dawn@newwayacademy.org
Web: http://www.newwayacademy.org/
Pieceful Solutions Charter is a school for children with Autism grades K-7
Location: 919 E Guadalupe Rd Gilbert, AZ 85234
Located at: Leading Edge Charter School located at the Heritage Campus at Heritage Freewill Baptist Church Phone: 480-309-4792 (Pieceful Solutions)
Phone: 480-545-6646 (Leading Edge)
Email: info@piecefulsolutions.com
Web: http://www.piecefulsolutions.com/
SARRC Developmental Pre-School is an inclusive preschool program
It is designed to provide 20 hours per week of early intensive behavioral intervention -
Web: http://www.autismcenter.org/clinical_services.aspx#3
St. Dominic Academy is a private, non-profit center for autism education.
Location: Desert Palm United Church of Christ (not affiliated with DPUCC) (On Guadalupe just west of McClintock) 1230 E. Guadalupe Rd. Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: 480-659-5456
Email: info@stdomsavio.com
Web: http://www.stdomsavio.com/
Totem Learning Center is a special education day school for students with learning challenges for grades K-12.
Location: 11144 N. Frank Lloyd Wright BLVD. Suite 200 Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Phone: (480) 767-8659
Fax: (480) 767-9776
Email: sandi@totemlearningcenter.com
Web: http://www.totemlearningcenter.com/
Outside Metro Phoenix Schools:
Autism Spectrum Center for Educational and Neurological Development (ASCEND) is a non-profit private AZ Dept. of Education private approved day school specializing in the educational, language and behavioral needs of children with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities serving grades K-8.
Location: 2957 N.Highway 89, Suite B & C Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: (928) 443-9290
Fax: (928) 277-4806
Email: angie@azautismascend.com
Web: http://www.azautismascend.org/
Colleges & Special Programs
Chapel Haven West – Chapel Haven, Inc, a private nonprofit agency founded in 1972, dedicated to assisting adults with special challenges live independent and productive lives, is proud to announce that the Tucson community has welcomed the establishment of Chapel Haven West in Tucson, Arizona which opened in June, 2008.
Location: University of Arizona 1701 N. Park Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85719
Phone: 1-877-824-9378
E-mail: admissions@chapelhavenwest.org
Web: http://www.chapelhaven.org/west/
Gateway Academy Spectrum College Transition Program is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation, as a natural segue from their K-12th grade private day school, Gateway Academy.
Location: 7655 E. Gelding Drive Suite #A-3 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 443-7331
Fax: (480) 998-1046
Web: http://www.gatewayacademy.us/transition.htm
