Rancho Solano Preparatory School

The school’s mission is to cultivate in students the ingenuity to thrive in a global society and to be architects of their future. It emphasizes a values-driven community centered on the 'Rancho Five'—respect, responsibility, politeness, consideration, and success—alongside IB learner profile traits like being caring, open-minded, principled, communicative, and reflective. The educational approach focuses on personalized learning, academic excellence, and the development of the 'whole child.'

The academic offering spans from a play-based Early Learning curriculum in Pre-K to a rigorous High School program featuring College Prep, Honors, and IB Diploma courses. Students engage in core STEM learning, including coding and robotics, and an award-winning Fine Arts program covering visual, performing, and media arts. Multilingual pathways include Spanish, French, and Mandarin, and the school offers a boarding program for students in Grades 6–12.

Rancho Solano students consistently outperform national averages in IB Diploma Programme pass rates and scores. Graduates gain placement at top universities worldwide, supported by a culture of college readiness and personalized pathway guidance. The school emphasizes the development of life competencies, including critical thinking, digital literacy, and global awareness.

The school prioritizes student well-being through a dedicated health and wellness program supported by full-time registered nurses and counselors on every campus. Personalized learning is facilitated through individual Personal Learning Plans, low student-teacher ratios, and expert mentorship. College counseling is provided from Grade 6 through Grade 12 to guide students through university applications and career exploration.

The admissions process begins with an inquiry, followed by a personalized campus tour. Applicants must submit academic records, complete an admissions assessment, and participate in a Shadow Day or interview. The school conducts a holistic review of each application, and families applying for financial aid receive admission and aid decisions simultaneously.

The 2026-2027 academic year runs from August 11, 2026, to May 27, 2027. The calendar includes a Fall Break in October, Thanksgiving Break in November, Winter Recess from late December through early January, and Spring Break in March. The school year concludes with graduation on May 27, 2027.

The school operates across multiple Scottsdale campuses, including the Greenway Campus (Pre-K–Grade 3), the Pima Campus (Grades 4–5, opening 2026), and the Ventura Campus (Grades 6–12). Facilities include STEM and robotics labs, Mac and media arts labs, science laboratories, a college-length gymnasium, weight rooms, visual arts studios, and professional-grade beach volleyball courts. The Ventura campus also features a student activities center and specialized post-production studios.

Students participate in a variety of clubs and leadership programs, including robotics, Model UN, and the school newspaper. The athletic program offers basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross country, swimming, and tennis. Additionally, students engage in arts festivals, service learning, and global collaborations through the International Schools Partnership network.