Top 10 Best Apache Junction Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,480 students in Apache Junction, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Apache Junction, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Apache Junction, AZ are Imagine Prep Superstition, Avalon Elementary School and Imagine Superstition Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apache Junction, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Apache Junction have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Apache Junction, AZ Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imagine Prep Superstition
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | 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: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Avalon Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
| 257 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Imagine Superstition Middle School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Vista Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 E Broadway Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Grades: PK-6
| 533 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Apache Trail High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Arches Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: #77.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
Math: 14% | Reading: 19%
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: 7-8
| 552 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Apache Junction High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Four Peaks Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1755 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 555 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - Apache Junction High School
Vocational School
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 461-4000
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Apache Junction, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Leading Edge Prep Vista (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2122 South Goldfield Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Grades: 7-9
| 40 students
Morningstar Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
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: PK-6
| 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 schools in Apache Junction, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Apache Junction, AZ are Imagine Prep Superstition, Avalon Elementary School and Imagine Superstition Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Apache Junction, AZ?
10 public schools are located in Apache Junction, AZ.
What percentage of students in Apache Junction, AZ go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Apache Junction, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Apache Junction, AZ?
Apache Junction, AZ minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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