Maryvale Preparatory Academy Maryvale Preparatory Academy is a Top 3 school within the surrounding school district. We offer an exceptional prep school education that is tuition-free, for all students. We are part of Great Hearts whose academies have a prestigious record of college admission and graduating men and women prepared for a great life. The classical program at Maryvale Prep unlocks the curiosity and potential of every child for a life of learning, and it shapes his or her character for goodness.