Kidtastics
“He can be a bit chatty and she does an awesome job of keeping the lessons light and fun while also managing to teach him so many new skills in the water.”
Best Swimming Lessons near Tempe, AZ
These schools serve Tempe from nearby bases in towns including Scottsdale, Mesa and Goodyear.
19 schools listed · 12 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Bolle Adult Swim School
“I am overcome with emotion and in shock at how just 4 days with a qualified instructor, Klaus Bolle, I was able to go from fear to the confidence to jump off of a diving board.”
Gold Medal Swim School
“I'm even more impressed that I haven't seen an ounce of frustration out of these instructors after seeing kids back-to-back on 30 minute lessons.”
Swim First Private Swim Lessons
“Everyday we get into the pool I am still so amazed at what my children are able to do all thanks to the swim first team!”
Aqua Pros Swim School AZ
“Absolutely loved taking my child to them.”
Mesa Aquatics Club Masters
“Best coaching, teammates, and atmosphere in the valley of the sun!”
The 19 swim schools listed for Tempe, AZ teach swimming. The stages a school runs, the pool it uses and the ages it accepts are taken from what the school publishes; ratings and quotes on the cards come from public listings.
Area overview: Tempe, AZ
18 of the 19 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,343 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "patient" and "confidence". 12 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 18 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Which swim schools here teach on Saturdays or Sundays?
Out of the 19 schools here, 12 publish hours on a Saturday or Sunday. Saturday morning is the most wanted slot in swimming and goes first, with the after-school times going next. Ask to be told when a space opens rather than calling back every few weeks.
Aquasafe Swim School
“The coaches are great and I feel like my daughter is learning good skills even at 8 weeks old.”
Skyline Aquatic Center
“The instructors are great with the children and the facilities are clean.”
Jr's Swim School
“I would definitely recommend JR's swim school for anyone with a special needs child that is looking for a fun and supportive swim environment!”
Hubbard Family Swim School
“It gives me peace of mind knowing they will know how to swim especially in AZ.”
Swim Scottsdale
“Parnaz creates a safe environment with the children while keeping them engaged.”
Survival Swim School
“It's not about whether you have a pool or not, it's about safety and also being able to enjoy yourself as a human that swim so if someone says let's go snorkeling or white river rafting, YOU'RE SOLID.”
Swim With Steph
“Extremely flexible and helpful from start to finish.”
Aquasplash Swim Academy
“Nick does a great job at helping provide a safe and friendly environment for private swim lessons.”
Arizona Mobile Swim
“My kids LOVED their instructor, Alyssa, and I enjoyed working with Jackie, the owner, on dates and times.”
Arizona Infant Swim
G n S Swim
Splash Rite Swim School
Bravo Swim
“She got my older child over his extreme fear of water and just 4 lessons.”
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