Scottsdale is home to Gateway Academy, the only Arizona private school built exclusively for twice-exceptional students with high-functioning autism — alongside district special education programs and ESA funding that make private options reachable for many local families.
Private day school · grades 6-12 · twice-exceptional/HFA
Arizona's only private school exclusively for twice-exceptional students with high-functioning autism; roughly 5:1 student-teacher ratio, embedded OT/speech/music therapy, about 125 students.
Public charter · autism-focused (East Valley/Phoenix campuses)
Tuition-free, autism-focused public charter network with a Phoenix and East Valley campus; not located in Scottsdale itself but a commutable option under open enrollment.