Education
Phoenix, Arizona, offers a diverse and growing education system with a mix of public, charter, and private schools. The city is home to several school districts, including the Phoenix Union High School District, which serves the city’s high school students, and many elementary and middle school districts such as the Roosevelt and Creighton School Districts. Phoenix also has a variety of charter schools that focus on specialized curriculums and alternative teaching methods.
Public Schools
Elementary Schools:
Balsz Elementary School
Desert View Elementary School
Solano Elementary School
Chavez Elementary School
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Middle Schools:
Camelback High School
Kenilworth School
Maryvale Middle School
Phoenix Preparatory Academy
High Schools:
Phoenix Union High School
Central High School
Sunnyslope High School
Carl Hayden Community High School
North High School
Colleges/Universities
1. Arizona State University (ASU)
2. University of Phoenix
3. Phoenix College
4. Grand Canyon University (GCU)
5. Maricopa Community Colleges
6. Carrington College
7. Ottawa University – Phoenix Campus
8. The Art Institute of Phoenix (closed in 2018)
9. Thunderbird School of Global Management (Now part of ASU)
Public Library
1. Phoenix Central Library
2. Burton Barr Central Library
3. Desert Sage Library
4. Palo Verde Library
5. Cholla Library
6. Sunnyslope Library
7. Juanita L. V. Craft Library
8. Yucca Library
9. South Mountain Community Library
10. Helen Drake Library
11. Maryvale Library
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