Rancho Solano Preparatory School

Rancho Solano Preparatory School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
9180 E Via de Ventura,  Scottsdale, AZ
4.3
3.4
850 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Audrey Menard
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.78
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$25,600
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.78
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
100
Full Time Teachers
99
Part Time Teachers
1
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
32
Reading
32
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

School Rankings

#4 Best Boarding HS in Arizona
#4 Best Private K12 Schools in Arizona
#10 Best Private HS in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 66 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 39 Students
University of Arizona 32 Students
New York University 30 Students
University of Southern California 29 Students
University of San Diego 25 Students
Boston University 24 Students
Cornell University 21 Students
Chapman University 21 Students
Northern Arizona University 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 35 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Economics 19 Students
Finance 15 Students
Biology 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Marketing 11 Students
Pre-Law Studies 11 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 11 Students
Architecture 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 42 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/30/2025
We have moved several times with the result that our daughter has attended a number of private schools. Rancho is by far the best she has attended. She is challenged academically but in the most welcoming and supportive way imaginable. The kids at the school welcomed her with open arms and this is a reflection of the school in general.
5.0 Parent
7/13/2024
We have had a wonderful experience at Rancho Solano. The staff is nurturing, yet the academics are personalized. We love the small class sizes and both of our children are thriving in this environment.
4.0 Parent
7/3/2024
PTO is not run well. PTO parents favor their own children who get to attend all events, while other children don't get to go if their busy working parents don't buy the tickets in a timely manner (aka Amber alert) as event tickets are served on a first come first serve basis. Math curriculum is disorganized, too many resources and not always clear what's due. Otherwise, we are happy.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 10 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/1/2022
Agree that bullying is an issue. Will be leaving the school soon after just starting this year. The advanced academics aren’t worth the emotional effect the student culture is having on our otherwise happy, well adjusted, social child.
5.0 parent
7/16/2022
Rancho Solano:Incredible teachers.Caring staff.Great kids and families.Between foreign exchange students, and our own children, we have sent all of our "kids" to 5 different high schools in Scottsdale. Public, charter, and private. Several have been great, but Rancho Solano high school has been OUTS...
1.0 parent
2/15/2022
What a person should know when thinking about applying to Rancho Solano Prep for Middle School. First, most parents want their child to get a good education, have great teachers and experience a healthy social atmosphere. A handful of teachers are good, but with such a poor Administration these teac...
1.0 parent
2/20/2019
Rancho Solano on Via de Ventura is the worst school that my child ever attended. The mosquitos and cockroaches outnumber the students, and drugs and bullying are at epidemic levels. The teachers are not well compensated which results in weak, uninspired classes. A few of the teachers border on cruel...

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Rancho Solano Preparatory School is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 9180 E Via de Ventura in Scottsdale, AZ. Annual tuition is $25,600. The school has a total enrollment of 850 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Rancho Solano Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.78, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gateway Academy, Fusion Academy Scottsdale, Great Hearts Archway Cicero, and more. Learn more about what Scottsdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rancho Solano Preparatory School.

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