Public schools in Buckeye, AZ
36 open public schools with an address in Buckeye, operated by 14 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
36
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
23,546
35 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
8
1 virtual
An overview of Buckeye public schools
The federal directory lists 36 public schools in Buckeye, AZ: 21 elementary, 1 middle, 12 high, 2 combined or other. The 35 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 23,546 students, an average of 673 per school. The largest campus is Youngker High School (2,096 students), and the largest elementary school is Buckeye Elementary School (1,150).
Buckeye Elementary District (4269) operates the most schools here (8), and 7 regular districts have at least one Buckeye campus, plus 7 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 20.1:1, higher than 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 8 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Buckeye
Buckeye Elementary District (4269)
Public school district
8 schools in Buckeye
Liberty Elementary District (4266)
Public school district
5 schools in Buckeye · 8 total
Buckeye Union High School District (4284)
Public school district
4 schools in Buckeye · 5 total
West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
Specialized public school district
4 schools in Buckeye · 63 total
Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Public school district
3 schools in Buckeye · 19 total
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287)
Independent charter agency
3 schools in Buckeye · 4 total
Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)
Public school district
2 schools in Buckeye · 6 total
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)
Public school district
1 school in Buckeye · 7 total
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Buckeye · 2 total
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Skyview High Schoo (79880)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Buckeye
Roosevelt Preparatory Academy (92704)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Buckeye
ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Buckeye · 7 total
West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Buckeye
Wickenburg Unified District (4236)
Public school district
1 school in Buckeye · 5 total
Elementary schools in Buckeye
21| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bales Elementary School Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 699 | 20:1 | |
| Blue Horizons Elementary School Liberty Elementary District (4266) | PK–08 | 976 | 20.1:1 | |
| Buckeye Elementary School Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 1,150 | 17.7:1 | |
| Desert Sunset Elementary School Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–05 | 648 | 23.1:1 | |
| Festival Foothills Elementary School Wickenburg Unified District (4236) | PK–08 | 262 | 22.3:1 | |
| Freedom Elementary School Liberty Elementary District (4266) | PK–08 | 574 | 17.4:1 | |
| Imagine Schools at Buckeye West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) · Charter | KG–08 | 441 | 24.5:1 | |
| Inca Elementary School Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 735 | 22.3:1 | |
| John S McCain III Elementary School Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 777 | 21.6:1 | |
| Liberty Elementary School Liberty Elementary District (4266) | PK–08 | 411 | 16.8:1 | |
| Loretta Zumbro Elementary School Liberty Elementary District (4266) | PK–08 | — | — | |
| Marionneaux Elementary School Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 697 | 19.4:1 | |
| Rainbow Valley Elementary School Liberty Elementary District (4266) | PK–08 | 583 | 19.8:1 | |
| Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 855 | 20.4:1 | |
| Sundance Elementary Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 656 | 19.9:1 | |
| Tartesso Elementary School Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–08 | 340 | 18.4:1 | |
| The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Buckeye The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) · Charter | KG–08 | 544 | 16:1 | |
| The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Sienna Hills The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) · Charter | KG–05 | 472 | 16.3:1 | |
| Verrado Elementary School Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | PK–06 | 847 | 21.2:1 | |
| Verrado Heritage Elementary School Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | PK–08 | 1,014 | 22:1 | |
| Westpark Elementary School Buckeye Elementary District (4269) | PK–08 | 652 | 16.9:1 |
Middle schools in Buckeye
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verrado Middle School Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | 05–08 | 731 | 21.2:1 |
High schools in Buckeye
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Union High School Buckeye Union High School District (4284) | 09–12 | 1,841 | 22.6:1 | |
| BUHSD Institute of Online Learning Buckeye Union High School District (4284) · Virtual | 09–12 | 121 | — | |
| Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc. (90287) · Charter | 06–12 | 1,553 | 11.7:1 | |
| Skyview High School Kaizen Education Foundation dba Skyview High Schoo (79880) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 148 | 29.6:1 | |
| Southwest Campus West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 33 | 1.5:1 | |
| The Buckeye Academy Buckeye Union High School District (4284) | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| ThrivePoint High School at Buckeye ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 141 | 282:1 | |
| Verrado High School Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) | 09–12 | 2,012 | 21.8:1 | |
| West-MEC - Buckeye Union High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| West-MEC - Verrado High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1 | — | |
| West-MEC - Youngker High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Youngker High School Buckeye Union High School District (4284) | 09–12 | 2,096 | 24.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Buckeye
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Academies - Roosevelt Roosevelt Preparatory Academy (92704) · Charter | KG–11 | 934 | 14.5:1 | |
| Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) · Charter | KG–12 | 602 | 18.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.8%
- Hispanic60.2%
- Black7.2%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 32 Buckeye schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (23,546 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Buckeye
How many public schools are in Buckeye, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 36 open public schools with a location address in Buckeye: 21 elementary, 1 middle, 12 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 23,546 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Buckeye?
Schools with an address in Buckeye belong to 14 education agencies, led by Buckeye Elementary District (4269) (8 schools), Liberty Elementary District (4266) (5 schools), Buckeye Union High School District (4284) (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Buckeye?
Youngker High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Buckeye, with 2,096 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Buckeye?
Yes. 8 of the 36 public schools in Buckeye are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Great Hearts Academies - Roosevelt, Imagine Schools at Buckeye, Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Buckeye schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Buckeye public schools is 20.1:1, higher than 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 Buckeye 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