Public schools in Apache Junction, AZ
13 open public schools with an address in Apache Junction, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,798
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
5
0 virtual
An overview of Apache Junction public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Apache Junction, AZ: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,798 students, an average of 292 per school. The largest campus is Apache Junction High School (796 students), and the largest elementary school is Desert Vista Elementary School (435).
Apache Junction Unified District (4443) operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Apache Junction campus, plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 5 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Apache Junction
Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
Public school district
6 schools in Apache Junction
American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Apache (79883)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Apache Junction
American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Apache Junction · 15 total
Apache Elementary District (4178)
Public school district
1 school in Apache Junction
East Valley Institute of Technology (4516)
Specialized public school district
1 school in Apache Junction · 51 total
Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Apache Junction
Imagine Prep Superstition Inc. (89788)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Apache Junction
Imagine Superstition Middle Inc. (90160)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Apache Junction
Elementary schools in Apache Junction
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Charter | KG–06 | 403 | 12.7:1 | |
| Apache Elementary School Apache Elementary District (4178) | KG–08 | 6 | — | |
| Avalon Elementary Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. (79214) · Charter | KG–08 | 313 | 14.9:1 | |
| Desert Vista Elementary School Apache Junction Unified District (4443) | PK–06 | 435 | 16.2:1 | |
| Four Peaks Elementary School Apache Junction Unified District (4443) | PK–06 | 400 | 13.8:1 | |
| Peralta Trail Elementary School Apache Junction Unified District (4443) | KG–06 | 282 | 18.1:1 | |
| Superstition Mountain Classical Academy Apache Junction Unified District (4443) | PK–05 | 0 | — |
Middle schools in Apache Junction
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Canyon Junior High Apache Junction Unified District (4443) | 06–08 | 527 | 18.6:1 | |
| Imagine Superstition Middle Imagine Superstition Middle Inc. (90160) · Charter | 06–08 | 158 | 14.4:1 |
High schools in Apache Junction
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction High School Apache Junction Unified District (4443) | 09–12 | 796 | 17.5:1 | |
| Apache Trail High School American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Apache (79883) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 184 | 18.4:1 | |
| EVIT - Apache Junction High School East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Imagine Prep Superstition Imagine Prep Superstition Inc. (89788) · Charter | 09–12 | 294 | 21:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51%
- Hispanic39.6%
- Black1.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Apache Junction schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,798 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Apache Junction
How many public schools are in Apache Junction, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Apache Junction: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 3,798 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Apache Junction?
Schools with an address in Apache Junction belong to 8 education agencies, led by Apache Junction Unified District (4443) (6 schools), American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Apache (79883) (1 school), American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Apache Junction?
Apache Junction High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Apache Junction, with 796 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Apache Junction?
Yes. 5 of the 13 public schools in Apache Junction are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, Apache Trail High School, Avalon Elementary. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Apache Junction schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Apache Junction public schools is 16.9:1, similar to the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Apache Junction guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities