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
EDUCATION NEWS
Arizona Schools Face Uncertainty Over Federal Funding Delay
News Summary Arizona’s schools are unsettled as over $6 billion in federal funding is under review, risking $118 million expected for public education. State officials, including Superintendent Tom Horne, express...
Arizona Joins Lawsuit Against Education Funding Freeze
News Summary Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is part of a coalition of 23 states suing the Trump administration over a $6.8 billion funding freeze that impacts public education. Filed...
Concerns Emerge Over $440 Million in Arizona Education Vouchers
News Summary Recent records indicate that more than $440 million remains in Arizona’s education voucher accounts, prompting concerns over their use. Critics highlight a growing trend of families stockpiling these...
Maricopa County Schools Shift Away from Polling Locations
News Summary In response to safety concerns, public schools in Maricopa County, including Mesa Public Schools, will not serve as polling sites for the upcoming election. This decision follows a...
Phoenix Metro Area Public Middle Schools Earn A+ Ratings
News Summary A recent ranking by Stacker, utilizing data from Niche, highlights several public middle schools in the Phoenix metro area that have achieved A+ ratings. Schools in Mesa, Chandler,...
Phoenix Organizations Boost Back-to-School Support
News Summary As families prepare for the upcoming school year, various organizations in the Phoenix area are launching assistance programs. Events like the ‘Back-to-School Bash’ at the Chandler Fashion Center...
Tools 4 School Event to Provide Supplies to Phoenix Students
News Summary The Tools 4 School event in Phoenix aims to support families in need by offering essential school supplies for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Scheduled for July...
Tempe Approves Astria Tempe Student Housing Project
News Summary Tempe, Arizona, is set to welcome Astria Tempe, a new 27-story student housing community, as construction begins following project approval. The development, a collaboration between Trinitas Ventures and...
ASU Nominates Cam Skattebo and Kenzie Brown for Big 12 Athlete of the Year
News Summary Arizona State University has nominated two exceptional athletes, Cam Skattebo and Kenzie Brown, for the Big 12 Athlete of the Year award. Skattebo, a standout running back, shattered...
