For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,004 students in Apache Junction, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Apache Junction, AZ are Imagine Superstition Middle School, Avalon Elementary School and Desert Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apache Junction, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Apache Junction have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Apache Junction, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imagine Superstition Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
Avalon Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 S San Marcos Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4585
Grades: K-8
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Vista Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3701 E Broadway Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
Four Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1755 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Apache Junction, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arches Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Grades: K-8
| 53 students
Excalibur Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Excalibur Charter School-camelot (Closed 2007)
Charter School
10839 E. Apache Trail #113
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 373-9575
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 373-9575
Grades: K-8
| 91 students
5810 South Alameda Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2122 South Goldfield Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Grades: 7-9
| 40 students
1150 West Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Mountain Shadows Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2805 S. Ironwood Dr.
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
550 South Ironwood
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1575 W. Southern Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
3700 East 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 677-7550
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 677-7550
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Apache Junction, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Apache Junction, AZ include Imagine Superstition Middle School, Avalon Elementary School and Desert Vista Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Apache Junction?
5 public elementary schools are located in Apache Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Apache Junction?
Apache Junction public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Apache Junction are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Apache Junction include: Desert Vista Elementary School vs. Four Peaks Elementary School, Four Peaks Elementary School vs. Desert Vista Elementary School
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