Looking for a private school in Scottsdale where your child wakes up excited to go to school? At Alpha Scottsdale, our revolutionary 2 Hour Learning model blends cutting-edge technology with AI-driven 1:1 tutoring, helping our classes rank in the top 1-2% nationally.
As the most forward-thinking private school in Scottsdale, Alpha is more than a typical academic program. Afternoons focus on life skills through hands-on workshops, preparing students to thrive beyond academics. With our guides, each student receives tailored support to meet their unique potential.
At Alpha Scottsdale, we’re not just preparing students for tests; we’re preparing them for limitless futures.
Attend one of our events, and discover how Alpha can revolutionize your child’s education!
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Crystle is an experienced educator and senior administrator with over 18 years in higher education focused on student success, leadership development and engagement. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico where her teaching and research focuses on identity development.
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Matt is an educator, licensed therapist, and behavior strategist who’s spent over a decade innovating how people learn. He’s built AI coaching tools, led global workplace training programs, and worked with thousands of young people to upgrade their skills for navigating life. As Lead Guide at Alpha Scottsdale, he’s building one of the greatest schools in the world.
Motivation isn’t something kids either have or don’t. It’s something their environment either builds or breaks.
Tamara has spent over 20 years leading in education, from classrooms to hospitals to corporate teams. Honored by national organizations for her work in teaching, curriculum design, and leadership, she’s driven schools from Cs to As and built programs that strengthen communities. As a 3–5 Guide at Alpha Scottsdale, she helps every student reach their limitless potential.
At the core of my career is one purpose: empowering individuals to thrive. That means building relationships, coaching with purpose, and creating systems that challenge and support every learner.
For a decade, Holly has helped students surprise themselves with what they can achieve—leading literacy and inclusion programs, creating personalized learning plans, and bringing hands-on experiences to life. As a Reading Specialist and Alpha Guide in Scottsdale, she helps students build advanced skills and confidence, proving nothing is impossible with the right support.
Kids can achieve incredible things when their adults refuse to accept mediocrity. I believe in seeing the infinite potential in each student before they see it in themselves.
Zac has taught geometry, Spanish, science, and math, and spent years tutoring one-on-one to turn challenges into triumphs. He earned a full-tuition scholarship to ASU and a Master’s in Sustainable Food Systems. As a 6–8 Guide at Alpha Scottsdale, he fosters growth mindsets and shows every student they’re capable of more than they imagined.
Relationship-building is the cornerstone of student success. When kids feel valued, they’re willing to take risks and achieve more than even they think possible.
Alpha Scottsdale is located just off N 76th Street in North Scottsdale, serving families from Grayhawk, DC Ranch, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Pinnacle Peak, Troon, Paradise Valley, Kierland, Ancala, and nearby neighborhoods. Families living in ZIP codes 85255, 85260, 85262, and 85254 will find our school especially convenient. Whether you’re coming from Kierland Commons, WestWorld, OldTown, or the Scottsdale Airpark area, Alpha Scottsdale provides an innovative and personalized education within minutes of home.
We explored many spaces across Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, and this one stood out. It offered the right blend of safety, open space, and design potential. The campus is minutes from the Loop 101 for easy Valley-wide access and surrounded by family-friendly hubs like the Music Instrument Museum, Kierland Commons, Scottsdale Quarter, and McDowell Sonoran Preserve. It’s the perfect setting for a school that balances academic focus with outdoor exploration and community connection.
Every school day includes 60–90 minutes of outdoor play, weather permitting. Our Scottsdale campus has a full basketball court, three playground structures, a gaga pit, and an open green field the size of a football field—perfect for movement games, biking, and team sports. We also take advantage of nearby outdoor destinations like McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Pinnacle Peak Park, Camelback Mountain, and Scottsdale’s many community parks. From desert hikes to wide-open play, fresh air and sunshine are built into every student’s day!
The daily schedule at Alpha runs from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM. Students arrive for morning drop-off at 8:15–8:30 AM, and the day finishes with afternoon pick-up between 3:30–4:00 PM.
You can find more information on what an Alpha day looks like in the Info Packet linked above.
Explore our showcases to tour the Alpha Scottsdale campus, and enjoy our camps and afterschool programs offering exciting, hands-on experiences for kids.
