Public schools in Tempe, AZ
54 open public schools with an address in Tempe, operated by 17 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
54
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
26,315
53 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
15
7 virtual
An overview of Tempe public schools
The federal directory lists 54 public schools in Tempe, AZ: 24 elementary, 6 middle, 23 high, 1 combined or other. The 53 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 26,315 students, an average of 497 per school. The largest campus is ASU Preparatory Academy Digital (3,850 students), and the largest elementary school is Broadmor Elementary School (575).
Tempe School District (4258) operates the most schools here (21), and 4 regular districts have at least one Tempe campus, plus 13 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 14.5:1, lower 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 15 charter schools, 7 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 18 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 18 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Tempe
Tempe School District (4258)
Public school district
21 schools in Tempe · 23 total
Kyrene Elementary District (4267)
Public school district
7 schools in Tempe · 26 total
East Valley Institute of Technology (4516)
Specialized public school district
5 schools in Tempe · 51 total
Tempe Union High School District (4287)
Public school district
5 schools in Tempe · 7 total
Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Tempe · 3 total
Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc. (81001)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Tempe
Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Tempe
Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tempe
ASU Preparatory Academy Digital (522074)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tempe
GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tempe · 4 total
James Madison Preparatory School (79063)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tempe
Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tempe
Maricopa County Regional School District (4234)
Public school district
1 school in Tempe · 3 total
New School For The Arts (4316)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tempe
New School for the Arts Middle School (80985)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tempe
Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tempe · 8 total
Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tempe
Elementary schools in Tempe
24| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguilar School Tempe School District (4258) | PK–05 | 350 | 11.8:1 | |
| Arredondo Elementary School Tempe School District (4258) | PK–05 | 470 | 16.1:1 | |
| Broadmor Elementary School Tempe School District (4258) | KG–05 | 575 | 17.3:1 | |
| C I Waggoner School Kyrene Elementary District (4267) | PK–05 | 417 | 15:1 | |
| Carminati School Tempe School District (4258) | PK–05 | 274 | 12.6:1 | |
| Cecil Shamley School Tempe School District (4258) | PK–08 | 411 | 11.4:1 | |
| Center for Educational Excellence Allen-Cochran Enterprises Inc. (4347) · Charter | KG–08 | 332 | — | |
| Curry Elementary School Tempe School District (4258) | KG–05 | 366 | 13.9:1 | |
| Flora Thew Elementary School Tempe School District (4258) | PK–05 | 501 | 14.7:1 | |
| Fuller Elementary School Tempe School District (4258) | KG–05 | 468 | 14.8:1 | |
| Getz School Tempe School District (4258) | PK–08 | 163 | 10.1:1 | |
| Holdeman Elementary School Tempe School District (4258) | PK–05 | 418 | 14.6:1 | |
| Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School Tempe School District (4258) | KG–05 | 370 | 13.8:1 | |
| Kyrene de la Mariposa School Kyrene Elementary District (4267) | PK–05 | 415 | 14:1 | |
| Kyrene de las Manitas School Kyrene Elementary District (4267) | PK–08 | 379 | 16.1:1 | |
| Kyrene de los Ninos School Kyrene Elementary District (4267) | PK–05 | 391 | 12.1:1 | |
| Kyrene del Norte School Kyrene Elementary District (4267) | PK–05 | 514 | 19.4:1 | |
| Kyrene Digital Academy Kyrene Elementary District (4267) · Virtual | KG–08 | 0 | — | |
| Meyer Montessori Tempe School District (4258) | PK–06 | 203 | 16.3:1 | |
| Rover Elementary School Tempe School District (4258) | PK–08 | 382 | 14:1 | |
| Scales Technology Academy Tempe School District (4258) | PK–05 | 375 | 14.1:1 | |
| Tempe Elementary Online Community Tempe School District (4258) · Virtual | KG–08 | 0 | — | |
| Ward Traditional Academy Tempe School District (4258) | KG–08 | 404 | 15.1:1 | |
| Wood School Tempe School District (4258) | PK–05 | 470 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Tempe
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School Tempe School District (4258) | 06–08 | 923 | 15.6:1 | |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School Tempe School District (4258) | 06–08 | 645 | 12.6:1 | |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School Tempe School District (4258) | 06–08 | 694 | 13.1:1 | |
| Kyrene Middle School Kyrene Elementary District (4267) | 04–08 | 759 | 16.5:1 | |
| McKemy Academy of International Studies Tempe School District (4258) | 06–08 | 334 | 19:1 | |
| New School for the Arts Middle School New School for the Arts Middle School (80985) · Charter | 06–08 | 75 | — |
High schools in Tempe
23| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Del Sol High School Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 2,600 | 23.4:1 | |
| EVIT - Compadre High School East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| EVIT - Corona Del Sol High School East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| EVIT - Marcos De Niza High School East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| EVIT - McClintock High School East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| EVIT - Tempe High School East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Hope College and Career Readiness Academy Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Humanities and Sciences Academy Arizona Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337) · Charter · Virtual | 09–12 | 1 | 0.3:1 | |
| International Commerce High School - Tempe Humanities and Sciences Academy of the United Stat (4337) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 290 | 14.3:1 | |
| James Madison Preparatory School James Madison Preparatory School (79063) · Charter | 06–12 | 130 | — | |
| Marcos De Niza High School Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 1,408 | 19:1 | |
| Mcclintock High School Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 1,781 | 21.7:1 | |
| New School for the Arts New School For The Arts (4316) · Charter | 09–12 | 173 | — | |
| Ombudsman - Charter Northeast Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 93 | 31:1 | |
| Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 4 | 0.2:1 | |
| Pinnacle High School - Tempe Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc. (81001) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 10 | 0.6:1 | |
| Pinnacle Online - WMCB Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc. (79439) · Charter · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 51 | 2.4:1 | |
| Pinnacle Online High School Pinnacle Education-Tempe Inc. (81001) · Charter · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–12 | 239 | 14.1:1 | |
| Student Choice High School GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 1,540 | 61.6:1 | |
| Tapbi Tempe Union High School District (4287) · Virtual | 09–12 | 175 | 17.5:1 | |
| Tempe High School Tempe Union High School District (4287) | 09–12 | 1,431 | 18.3:1 | |
| Tempe Preparatory Academy Tempe Preparatory Academy (4361) · Charter | 06–12 | 431 | 12.8:1 | |
| Valley Preparatory Academy Kestrel Schools Inc. (79065) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 30 | 4.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Tempe
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASU Preparatory Academy Digital ASU Preparatory Academy Digital (522074) · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 3,850 | 16.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.5%
- Hispanic47.1%
- Black10.5%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 46 Tempe schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (26,315 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tempe
How many public schools are in Tempe, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 54 open public schools with a location address in Tempe: 24 elementary, 6 middle, 23 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 26,315 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tempe?
Schools with an address in Tempe belong to 17 education agencies, led by Tempe School District (4258) (21 schools), Kyrene Elementary District (4267) (7 schools), East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) (5 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Tempe?
Corona Del Sol High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tempe, with 2,600 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tempe?
Yes. 15 of the 54 public schools in Tempe are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including ASU Preparatory Academy Digital, Center for Educational Excellence, Humanities and Sciences Academy Arizona. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tempe schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tempe public schools is 14.5:1, lower 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 Tempe 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