How do I use Arizona ESA at a Surprise Christian microschool?

Apply for an Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account through ClassWallet, then pay an approved Surprise ESA microschool directly from your ESA portal. Tuition, fees, and approved curriculum are all eligible expenses.

How much does Arizona ESA pay toward a Surprise microschool?

Universal ESA awards roughly $7,000+ per student per year for K-12. Most Surprise Christian microschool tuition falls between $5,000 and $12,000, so ESA often covers the majority - or all - of tuition.

Are all Surprise Christian microschools ESA-approved?

No. A microschool must register as an Arizona ESA vendor to accept ESA funds. Every program on this page is currently an approved ESA vendor.

Surprise ESA Microschools

Every Arizona ESA-approved Christian microschool in Surprise - 3 programs where families can apply Empowerment Scholarship Account funds directly to tuition. Updated for the 2026-27 school year.

ESA-approved Christian microschools in Surprise

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Little Risers Schoolhouse

Surprise•PreK-1st

Little Risers Schoolhouse is a faith-based, back-to-basics school located in Surprise. Our mission is to help raise the next generation to know the Lord, in education, and life skills! We begin each day with the pledges, Bible time, and standard-based academics to build a strong educational foundation for every child. After academics, we transition into hands-on life skills learning, where students engage in meaningful activities such as gardening, caring for our farm animals, cooking, sewing, and more. Our goal is to nurture the whole child academically, spiritually, and practically by helping them grow in knowledge, character, and real-life skills. We offer a full-time program Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with before and aftercare available for families who need additional flexibility.

ESA AcceptedMonday-Friday 8am-3pm with before and aftercare if neededPrivate School

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Litchfield Park, AZ

Refresh Learning Center

We disciple children and inspire lifelong learning. We are a micro school serving K-12, a ministry of Refresh Calvary. We meet 4 days per week with hands-on learning, a focus on reading and letting kids be kids.

ESA ProgramK-12ESA Accepted Verified

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Surprise, AZ

Cross Christian Academy

Christian microschool in Surprise, AZ.

ESA ProgramESA Accepted

How Arizona ESA works in Surprise

Arizona's universal Empowerment Scholarship Account gives every Surprise family roughly $7,000+ per student per year to spend on approved education expenses, including tuition at registered ESA microschools. Funds are administered through ClassWallet and paid directly to the approved Surprise microschool you choose.

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