SCHOOL DISTRICTS

PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE

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CHARTER SCHOOLS

Legacy Traditional School: Founded in 2007 by Bill Gregory and Arron Hale, Legacy Traditional School is an “A” Rated school district by the Arizona Department of Education and has been voted the #1 charter school in Arizona by Ranking Arizona.​ They have several locations all over the valley, with two in the West valley. The president, ​Nathan Schlink holds all of the schools to the same academic standard of excellence in student's academic study, including music, art, physical education, extracurricular activities and clubs.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Glendale Elementary School District #40: Glendale Elementary School District (GESD) provides educational services to more than 8,500 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in 12 schools. The District’s 1,200 employees are focused on meeting the needs of a diverse student body. Together as a Mosaic of Minds, students, staff, families, and the community are shaping a brighter future for Glendale. We are "All In For All Kids" in GESD. Get to know our district at gesd40.org or follow @GESD40 on social media.

Pendergast Elementary School District #92: ​In 1885, the Pendergast School District was established in a farming community serving 100 students in one school. The educational philosophy was firmly rooted in the belief that the community, staff and parents must act as a "family," providing the academic, social and emotional support necessary to nurture capable, independent young minds.

Today, the Pendergast School District covers 20 square miles and serves the communities of Phoenix, Glendale, and Avondale. The District boundaries are from Glendale Avenue to the North and I-10 to the South, 83rd Avenue to the East and Agua Fria River to the West. The District provides excellent educational opportunities for approximately 9,000 preschool through eighth grade students on 12 campuses. Find out more at pesd92.org.

Peoria Unified School District: Spanning much of the Northwest Valley, the Peoria Unified School District is located in Glendale, Peoria, Surprise and Youngtown, Ariz. The district has a rich tradition of excellence, serving the community since 1889. Peoria Unified is one of the largest unified school districts in Arizona and prides itself on excelling schools, award-winning teachers, high test scores, career and technical education programs, specialized Choice Programs, free all-day kindergarten and championship athletic programs.  The district serves more than 36,000 students in 34 elementary schools, seven high schools and one non-traditional high school. In addition, Peoria Unified is proud to be the first district in the state to receive the prestigious Cognia Accreditation.  Find out more at peoriaunified.org.

HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Glendale Union High School District #205: ​Founded in 1911, Glendale Union High School District serves the communities of Phoenix and Glendale. Comprised of nine high schools, grades 9-12, the urban district enrolls 15,000 students and has approximately 150,000 constituents in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Thanks to the Superintendent, ​Brian Capistran ​The Arizona Department of Education has rated Glednale Union High School District as an "A" district. Eight of the nine schools within the district are ranked among the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and all are part of the College Board’s 2013 National Advanced Placement District of the Year.
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​Peoria Unified School District: Peoria Unified is one of the largest unified school districts in Arizona and prides itself on excelling schools, award-winning teachers, high test scores, career and technical education programs, specialized Signature Programs, free all-day kindergarten and championship athletic programs. The district serves more than 36,000 students in 34 elementary schools, seven high schools and one non-traditional high school. In addition, Peoria Unified is proud to be the first district in the state to receive the prestigious AdvancED Accreditation. ​

Student Choice High School: Student Choice High School has been established to serve the needs of a variety of learners. We provide an intimate setting with a student to staff ratio of 15:1 where our staff and student performance continue to gain momentum in our pursuit of education excellence. The environment we have created is conducive to students who are having difficulty finding success in a traditional school setting. Our top priority is to motivate students to re-engage with and be in control of their own academic outcomes.