Public schools in Queen Creek, AZ
39 open public schools with an address in Queen Creek, operated by 14 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
39
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
28,325
39 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
10
1 magnet · 2 virtual
An overview of Queen Creek public schools
The federal directory lists 39 public schools in Queen Creek, AZ: 16 elementary, 4 middle, 13 high, 6 combined or other. The 39 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 28,325 students, an average of 726 per school. The largest campus is Dr. Camille Casteel High School (2,816 students), and the largest elementary school is Eduprize School (1,733).
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) operates the most schools here (12), and 5 regular districts have at least one Queen Creek campus, plus 9 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 18.5:1, 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 10 charter schools, 1 magnet school, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 7 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Queen Creek
Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
Public school district
12 schools in Queen Creek · 16 total
East Valley Institute of Technology (4516)
Specialized public school district
6 schools in Queen Creek · 51 total
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Public school district
3 schools in Queen Creek · 48 total
Higley Unified School District (4248)
Public school district
3 schools in Queen Creek · 16 total
American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Queen Creek · 15 total
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Queen Creek · 4 total
Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385)
Specialized public school district
2 schools in Queen Creek · 10 total
EDUPRIZE Schools Inc. (89412)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Queen Creek · 3 total
J O Combs Unified School District (4445)
Public school district
2 schools in Queen Creek · 10 total
Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Queen Creek · 2 total
Florence Unified School District (4437)
Public school district
1 school in Queen Creek · 16 total
Heritage Academy Gateway Inc. (92519)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Queen Creek
Leading Edge Academy Queen Creek (91174)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Queen Creek
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek (92610)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Queen Creek
Elementary schools in Queen Creek
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Charter | KG–06 | 457 | 11.3:1 | |
| Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) · Charter | KG–06 | 834 | 22.5:1 | |
| Cambridge Academy East Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888) · Charter | KG–08 | 0 | — | |
| Cortina Elementary Higley Unified School District (4248) | PK–08 | 629 | 15.5:1 | |
| Desert Mountain Elementary Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | PK–06 | 682 | 17.3:1 | |
| Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | PK–06 | 534 | 14.6:1 | |
| Eduprize School EDUPRIZE Schools Inc. (89412) · Charter | KG–08 | 1,733 | 17.2:1 | |
| Ellsworth Elementary School J O Combs Unified School District (4445) | PK–06 | 516 | 17.2:1 | |
| Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | PK–06 | 1,153 | 20.9:1 | |
| Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | PK–06 | 642 | 17.8:1 | |
| Jack Barnes Elementary School Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | PK–06 | 621 | 17:1 | |
| Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | PK–06 | 908 | 22.4:1 | |
| Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary J O Combs Unified School District (4445) | PK–06 | 384 | 19.2:1 | |
| Leading Edge Academy Mountain View Leading Edge Academy Queen Creek (91174) · Charter | KG–08 | 294 | 10.1:1 | |
| Queen Creek Elementary School Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | PK–06 | 711 | 16.7:1 | |
| Schnepf Elementary School Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | PK–06 | 1,044 | 20.8:1 |
Middle schools in Queen Creek
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newell Barney College Preparatory School Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | 05–08 | 129 | 9.9:1 | |
| Queen Creek Junior High School Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | 05–08 | 657 | 19.7:1 | |
| Sossaman Middle School Higley Unified School District (4248) | 07–08 | 1,094 | 19.9:1 | |
| Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | 07–08 | 1,171 | 19.9:1 |
High schools in Queen Creek
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin High School Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) · Charter | 07–12 | 1,324 | 19.9:1 | |
| CAVIT - Poston Butte High School Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| CAVIT - San Tan Foothills High School Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Crismon High School Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | 07–12 | 2,009 | 22.9:1 | |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | 07–12 | 2,816 | 20.8:1 | |
| EVIT - American Leadership Academy Queen Creek East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| EVIT - Casteel High School East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| EVIT - Crismon High School East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| EVIT - Heritage Academy Gateway East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| EVIT - Queen Creek High School East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| EVIT American Leadership Academy Ironwood K-12 East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Queen Creek High School Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | 09–12 | 1,968 | 21.9:1 | |
| San Tan Foothills High School Florence Unified School District (4437) · Magnet | 07–12 | 793 | 17.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Queen Creek
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12 American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Charter | KG–12 | 2,356 | 14:1 | |
| Eduprize Online Instruction EDUPRIZE Schools Inc. (89412) · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 49 | 5.6:1 | |
| Heritage Academy Gateway Heritage Academy Gateway Inc. (92519) · Charter | KG–12 | 1,556 | 24.3:1 | |
| Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek (92610) · Charter | KG–09 | 922 | 51.2:1 | |
| Queen Creek Virtual Academy Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Virtual | KG–12 | 265 | 66.3:1 | |
| Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center Higley Unified School District (4248) | PK–PK | 74 | 4.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.5%
- Hispanic24.3%
- Black3%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 30 Queen Creek schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (28,325 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Queen Creek
How many public schools are in Queen Creek, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 39 open public schools with a location address in Queen Creek: 16 elementary, 4 middle, 13 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 28,325 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Queen Creek?
Schools with an address in Queen Creek belong to 14 education agencies, led by Queen Creek Unified District (4245) (12 schools), East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) (6 schools), Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Queen Creek?
Dr. Camille Casteel High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Queen Creek, with 2,816 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Queen Creek?
Yes. 10 of the 39 public schools in Queen Creek are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12, American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Queen Creek schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Queen Creek public schools is 18.5:1, 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 Queen Creek 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