Public schools in Phoenix Arizona have earned strong reputations for both academic and extracurricular programs. With 58 school districts in three metropolitan Phoenix counties there are plenty of educational options for those relocating to Phoenix.
The following is an overview of public school in Phoenix Arizona. We’ve included a brief description of each district, including number of students; number of schools by category (where applicable); and coverage area where available. Also, many districts have their own website; if available, those are also listed with each district’s information. For comprehensive information on each district, contact the Arizona Department of Education, at 800-352-4558, 602-542-5393 or visit www.azed.gov.
Agua Fria Union High School – District #216
1481 N. Eliseo Felix Jr. Way Avondale, AZ 623-932-7000 www.aguafria.org6 high schools
Established in 1955, the Agua Fria school district serves 6,649 students in grades 9-12 in the communities of Litchfield, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye and part of Glendale. A fifth high school is scheduled pending final decision of the Arizona School Facilities Board.
Aguila Elementary – District #63
P.O. Box 218 Aguila, AZ 85320 928-685-2222 www.mcazschools.org1 K-8 elementary school
The Aguila Elementary District serves 226 students in grades K-8.
Alhambra Elementary – District #68
50023 N. 514th Ave. Aguila, AZ 85320 602-336-2920 www.aguilaschool.org5 primary schools (K-3), 4 elementary /
middle schools (K-8); 6 middle schools (4-8)
Founded in 1888, the Alhambra Elementary District serves more than 14,000 students in 15 schools from grades K-8.
Arlington Elementary – District #47
Chad Turner, superintendent
PO Box 39 Arlington, AZ 85322 623-386-2031 www.arlingtonelem.org1 elementary/middle school (K-8)
1 high School
The Arlington Elementary District in Maricopa County serves some 275 students in grades K-12
Avondale Elementary – District #44
295 W. Western Ave Avondale, AZ 85323 623-772-5000 www.avondale.k12.az.us8 K-8 schools; 1 alternative school
The Avondale Elementary District in Maricopa County serves 6,227 students in grades K-8.
Balsz Elementary – District #31
4825 E. Roosevelt St Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-629-6400 www.balsz.k12.az.us2 elementary schools; 2 K-6 schools; 1 junior high prep academy
Founded in 1890, the Balsz Elementary District in Maricopa County covers six square miles east of downtown Phoenix and serves 2,825 students in grades K-8.
Buckeye Elementary – District #33
25555 W. Durango Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-925-3400 www.besd33.org6 elementary schools
The Buckeye Elementary District in Maricopa County serves 4,600 students in grades K-8.
Buckeye Union High School – District #201
Beverly Hurley, superintendent
1000 E. Narramore Ave Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-386-4423 www.buhsd.org3 high schools; 1 academy/alternative school
The Buckeye Union High School District in Maricopa County serves 3,710 students in grades 9-12.
Cartwright Elementary – District #83
5220 W. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85031 623-691-4000 www.csd83.org16 elementary schools; 4 middle schools; 2 alternative schools
Founded in 1921, the Cartwright Elementary District in Maricopa County serves 24,875 students in grades K-8.
Cave Creek Unified – District #93
P.O. Box 426 33606 N. 60th St Cave Creek, AZ 85327 480-575-2000 www.ccusd93.org5 elementary schools; 1 middle schools; 1 high school
The Cave Creek Unified District, which includes the communities of Cave Creek, Carefree, Maricopa County, North Phoenix and Scottsdale, serves 7,007 students in grades K-12.
Chandler Unified – District #80
Dr. Camille Casteel, superintendent
1525 W. Frye Rd Chandler, AZ 85224 480-812-7000 www.chandler.k12.az.us29 elementary schools; 5 junior high schools; 4 high schools; 2 alternative schools
The Chandler Unified District, located in the southeastern part of the Phoenix metropolitan area, serves 40,865 students in grades K-12.
Creighton Elementary – District #14
2702 E. Flower St Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-381-6000 www.creightonschools.org9 Pre-K-8 elementary and middle schools
Founded in 1884, the Creighton Unified District, located in Maricopa County, serves 10,353 students in grades Pre-K-8.
Deer Valley Unified School – District #97
20402 N. 15th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027 623-445-5000 www.dvusd.org16 K-6 elementary schools; 12 K-8 elementary/ middle schools; three 7-8 middle schools; five 9-12 high schools; 1 alternative school; 1 virtual high school; 1 international honors program
One of the largest school districts in Arizona, the Deer Valley Unified District covers 367 square miles and serves 43,788 students in grades K-12 in Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Anthem, New River, Cave Creek and unincorporated areas of Maricopa County.
Dysart Unified – District #89
15802 N. Parkview Pl Surprise, AZ 85374 623-876-7000 www.dysart.org20 elementary schools; 1 alternative program campus; 3 high schools
The Dysart Unified District covers 140 square miles and serves 22,067 students in grades K-12 in part of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown and Maricopa County in the Northwest Valley.
East Valley Institute of Technology – District #401
1601 W. Main St Mesa, AZ 85201 480-461-4101 www.evit.com1 high school (10-12); 12 buildings, plus evening adult education
EVIT is a public school district that serves students from 10 East Valley school districts, including Apache Junction, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Tempe, Higley and J.O. Combs. Students spend half their day at EVIT and the other half at their regular high school, earning elective credit in 35 occupation-specific programs.
Fountain Hills Unified – District #98
Tom Lawrence, superintendent
16000 E. Palisades Blvd Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 480-664-5000 www.fhusd.org1 Pre-K-2 elementary school; one elementary school (3-5); 1 middle school (6-8); 1 high school (9-12)
The Fountain Hills Unified District, located just east of Scottsdale and west of the McDowell Mountains, covers 19 square miles and serves about 3,376 students in grades K-12 from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and surrounding communities.
Fowler Elementary – District #45
1617 S. 67th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85043 623-707-4500 www.fesd.org5 elementary schools (including 1 Pre-K/ childcare center); 2 middle schools
The Fowler Elementary District, located in Maricopa County, serves 5,152 students in grades K-8.
Gila Bend Unified – District #24
308 N. Martin Avenue Gila Bend, AZ 85337 928-683-2225 www.gbusd.org1 elementary school (K-8); 1 high school (9-12)
Founded in 1887, the Gila Bend Unified District, located in Maricopa County, serves 486 students in grades K-12.
Gilbert Unified – District #41
140 S. Gilbert Rd Gilbert, AZ 85296 480-497-3300 www.gilbertschools.net1 preschool; 26 elementary schools; 6 junior high schools; 4 high schools; 3 academies; 1 alternative education campus
The Gilbert Unified District had 27 “Excelling”-ranked schools in 2008 and serves more than 45,000 students in grades K-12.
Glendale Elementary – District #40
7301 N. 58th Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 623-237-7100 www.gesd40.org1 preschool; 26 elementary schools; 6 junior high schools; 4 high schools; 3 academies; 1 alternative education campus
The Gilbert Unified District had 27 “Excelling”-ranked schools in 2008 and serves 16,779 students in grades K-8.
Glendale Union High School – District #205
7650 N. 43rd Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 623-435-6000 www.guhsdaz.org9 high schools (9-12)
Founded in 1911, the Glendale Union High School District encompasses 60 square miles and serves 20,231 students from Phoenix and Glendale.
Higley Unified – District #60
2935 S. Recker Rd Gilbert, AZ 85297 480-279-7000 www.husd.org7 elementary schools; 1 elementary/
middle school; 2 high schools
The Higley Unified District, located in Maricopa County, serves some 9,500 students in grades K-12.
Isaac Elementary – District #5
3348 W. McDowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-455-6700 www.isaacschools.org7 elementary schools (one K-3, one K-4, five K-5); 2 elementary/middle schools (K-8); 3 middle schools (one 5-8, two 6-8)
The Isaac Elementary District, which covers 6.8 square miles in Maricopa County, serves about 8,520 students in grades K-8.
Kyrene Elementary – District #28
8700 S. Kyrene Rd Tempe, AZ 85284 480-783-4000 www.kyrene.org19 elementary schools; 6 middle schools
Founded in 1888, the Kyrene Elementary District serves 21,838 students in grades K-8 from the cities of Tempe, Guadalupe, Phoenix and Chandler, as well as students from the Gila River Indian Reservation.
Laveen Elementary – District #59
5001 W. Dobbins Road Laveen, AZ 85339 602-237-9100 www.laveeneld.orgfive K-8 elementary/middle schools;
1 traditional school
The Laveen Elementary District, located in the southwest portion of Phoenix between the South Mountain Range and the Estrella Mountains in Maricopa County, serves some 5,019 students in grades K-8.
Liberty Elementary – District #25
19871 W. Fremont Rd Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-474-6600 www.liberty.k12.az.us5 elementary schools
The Liberty Elementary District, located in Maricopa County, serves 3,144 students in grades K-8.
Litchfield Elementary – District #79
272 East Sagebrush St. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 623-535-6000 www.lesd.k12.az.us8 elementary schools; 3 middle schools;
1 learning center
The Litchfield Elementary District, located in Maricopa County, serves 9,156 students in grades K-8.
Littleton Elementary – District #65
1600 S. 107th Avenue Avondale, AZ 85323 623-478-5600 www.littletonaz.orgSix K-8 elementary schools
Founded more than 100 years ago, the Littleton Elementary District, located in Maricopa County, serves over 6,000 students in grades K-8.
Madison Elementary – District #38
5601 N. 16th St Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-664-7900 www.madisonaz.org5 elementary schools (including 1 Pre-K/ childcare center); 2 middle schools
The Madison Elementary District, located in Maricopa County, serves 5,325 students in grades K-8.
Maricopa County Regional School – District #509
4041 N. Central Ave. Suite 1200 Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-452-4700 www.mcrsd.org1 middle/high school (6-12); 1 regional learning center (9-12); 2 alternative schools (3-12)
The Maricopa County Regional School District serves nearly 1,000 students.
Mesa Unified – District #4 (Mesa Public Schools)
63 E. Main St No 101 Mesa, AZ 85201 480-472-0000 www2.mpsaz.org58 elementary schools; 13 junior high schools; 7 senior high schools; 9 focus schools; and 13 “choice” programs/schools (including early learning and Head Start programs)
The Mesa Unified District, one of the state’s largest, serves some 81,361 students in grades Pre-K-12.
Mobile Elementary – District #86
Dr. Kit Wood, superintendent
42798 S. 99th Ave Maricopa, AZ 85239 520-568-3947 www.mobileesd.org1 elementary/middle school
The Mobile Elementary District is a rural school district that serves 24 students in grades K-8.
Morristown Elementary – District #75
25950 Rockaway Hills Dr Morristown, AZ 85342 623-388-2336 www.morristowneld75.org1 elementary/middle school
The Morristown Elementary District serves 112 students in grades K-8.
Murphy Elementary – District #21
2615 W. Buckeye Rd Phoenix, AZ 85009 602-353-5000 www.msdaz.org4 elementary/middle schools
Founded in 1886, the Murphy Elementary District, located in Maricopa County, serves 2,247 students in grades K-8.
Nadaburg Unified School – District #81
32919 Center St Wittman, AZ 85361 623-388-2321 www.nadaburgsd.org4 elementary/middle schools
Located about 35 miles from downtown Phoenix, the Nadaburg Unified District serves 986 students in grades K-12 from the rural community of Wittman and parts of northwest Surprise and Peoria.
Osborn Elementary – District #8
1226 W. Osborn Rd Phoenix, AZ 85013 602-707-2000 www.osbornnet.org1 K-3 elementary school; three K-6 elementary schools; one 4-6 elementary school; one 7-8 middle school;
Originally founded in 1879 to serve students from Tonto Basin, the Osborn Elementary District serves 3,649 students in grades K-8.
Palo Verde Elementary – District #49
10700 S. Palo Verde Rd Palo Verde, AZ 85343 623-327-3690 www.paloverdeschools.org1 K-8 elementary/middle school
The Palo Verde Elementary District, located about 50 miles west of Phoenix, serves 248 students in grades K-8.
Paloma Elementary – District #94
38739 U.S. Highway 85 (I‐8) Gila Bend, AZ 85337 928-683-2588 www.palomaesd.org1 K-8 elementary/middle school
The Paloma Elementary District, a rural district in Maricopa County, serves 82 students in grades K-8.
Paradise Valley Unified – District #69
15002 N. 32nd St Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-449-2000 www.pvschools.net31 elementary schools; 8 middle schools; 5 high schools; several alternative/choice programs
The fourth-largest public school district in Arizona, the Paradise Valley Unified District, located across 98 square miles of northeast metropolitan Phoenix, serves some 42,238 students in grades K-12.
Pendergast Elementary – District #92
Dr. Ron Richards, superintendent
3802 N. 91st Ave Phoenix, AZ 85037 623-772-2200 www.pesd92.org1 primary school; 12 elementary schools;
1 intermediate school
The Pendergast Elementary District, is located in Maricopa County, serves 13,786 students in grades K-8.
Peoria Unified – District #11
6330 W. Thunderbird Rd Glendale, AZ 85306 623-486-6000 www.peoriaunified.org30 elementary schools; 8 high schools
The Peoria Unified District, located in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, serves 38,611 students in grades K-12.
Phoenix Elementary – District #1
1817 N. 7th St Phoenix, AZ 85006 602-257-3755 www.phxelem.k12.az.us16 elementary/middle schools
The Phoenix Elementary District in Maricopa County serves serves 8,134 students in grades K-8.
Phoenix Union High School – District #210
4502 N. Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-764-1100 www.phxhs.k12.az.us11 comprehensive high schools; 3 alternative schools; 3 small schools
The Phoenix Union High School District serves 46.055 students in grades K-12.
Queen Creek Unified – District #95
20217 East Chandler Heights Road Queen Creek, AZ 85242 480-987-5935 www.qcusd.org4 elementary schools; 2 middle schools;
1 high school
The Queen Creek Unified District, located in Maricopa County, serves 5,113 students in grades K-12.
Riverside Elementary – District #2
Dr. Jaime Rivera, superintendent
1414 S. 51st Ave Phoenix, AZ 85043 602-477-8900 www.resdonline.org2 elementary schools
The Riverside Elementary District, located west of the Phoenix metro area, serves 1209 students in grades K-8.
Roosevelt Elementary – District #66
6000 S. 7th St Phoenix, AZ 85042 602-243-4800 https://az01901084.schoolwires.net/21 elementary, middle and
alternative schools
Founded in 1912 and located in South Mountain Village near downtown Phoenix, the Roosevelt Elementary District serves 15,304 students in grades K-8.
Saddle Mountain Unified – District #90
38201 W. Indian School Rd Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-474-5100 www.smusd90.org3 elementary schools; 1 high school
The Saddle Mountain Unified District serves 1,067 students in grades K-12.
Scottsdale Unified School – District #48
8500 E. Jackrabbit Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-484-6100 www.susd.org20 elementary schools; 7 middle schools; 5 high schools; 1 alternative school
Founded in 1886, the Scottsdale Unified School District serves 33,470 students in grades K-12 in most of Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, as well as parts of Phoenix and Tempe.
Sentinel Elementary – District #71
53802 W. US Hwy 80 Sentinel, AZ 85333 928-454-2474 www.sentinelesd.org1 elementary/middle school
The rural Sentinel Elementary District serves 39 students in grades K-8.
Tempe Elementary – District #3
3205 S. Rural Rd Tempe, AZ 85282 480-730-7100 www.tempeschools.org18 elementary schools (K-5); 4 middle schools (6-8); Intervention Program middle schools (6-8); and a K-8 traditional school
The Tempe Elementary School District covers 36 square miles – including Tempe, parts of Phoenix and the town of Guadalupe – and serves 14,026 students in grades K-8.
Tempe Union High School – District #213
500 W. Guadalupe Rd Tempe, AZ 85283 480-839-0292 www.tempeunion.org6 comprehensive high schools; 1 alternative high school; 1 academy for gifted students
The Tempe Union High School District covers 162 square miles – including the cities of Tempe, Guadalupe, the Gila River Indian community, the Ahwatukee Foothills area of Phoenix and parts of Chandler – and serves 32,340 students in grades K-8.
Tolleson Elementary – District #17
9261 W. Van Buren Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-936-9740 www.tollesonschools.org4 elementary/middle schools
Organized in 1923, the Tolleson Elementary District is located about 10 miles west of downtown Phoenix, and serves 2,859 students in grades K-8 from Tolleson, parts of southwest Phoenix and the northeast section of the city of Avondale.
Tolleson Union High School – District #214
9801 W. Van Buren St Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-4000 www.tuhsd.org6 high schools
The Tolleson Union High School District, founded in 1914, covers just over 10 square miles and serves some 11,566 students in grades 9-12.
Union Elementary – District #62
3834 S. 91st Ave Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-5005 www.unionesd.org1 elementary school (K-5); 1 middle school (6-8); 1 K-7 school
The Union Elementary District, also in Tolleson and located about 25 miles west of downtown Phoenix, serves 2,761 students in grades K-8.
Washington Elementary School – District #6
Dr. Susan Cook, superintendent
4650 W. Sweetwater Ave Glendale, AZ 85304 602-347-2600 www.wesdschools.org19 K-6 elementary schools; two K-5 elementary schools; six K-8 elementary/
middle schools; one 6-8 middle school; 4 middle/junior high schools
The Washington Elementary School District, the largest elementary district in Arizona, serves more than 29,000 students in grades K-8.
West MEC #402
5487 N. 99th Ave Glendale, AZ 623-738-0022 www.west-mec.orgFormed in 2003 to enhance career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for high school students, the West-MEC (Maricopa Education Center) is a public school district that has partnerships with 12 school districts in Maricopa County. The district has serves more than 21,000 students in 39 high schools that enroll in CTE courses at West-MEC.
Wickenburg Unified – District #9
101 East Coconino Street
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
928-668-5350 www.wickenburgschools.org2 elementary schools (K-5); 1 middle school (6-8); 1 high school (9-12); 1 alternative high school (9-12)
The Wickenburg Unified District, located in northwest Maricopa County about 50 miles west of Phoenix in the Hassayampa River Valley, serves 665 students in grades K-8.
Wilson Elementary – District #7
Antonio Sanchez, superintendent
3025 E. Fillmore St Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-681-2200 www.wsd.k12.az.us1 Head Start school; 1 primary school (K-3); 1 elementary/middle school (4-8)
The Wilson Elementary District serves 683 students in grades K-8.