For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,107 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 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Apache Junction, AZ are Imagine Superstition Middle School, Imagine Prep Superstition 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Apache Junction, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Imagine Prep Superstition
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Desert Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 E Broadway Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 677-7510
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Apache Junction High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 474-3980
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 474-3980
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Four Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1755 N Idaho Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
(480) 982-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 677-7565
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 677-7565
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Apache Trail High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Gr: 9-12
Apache Junction, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arches Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1150 W Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 881-7114
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: K-8
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
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 31%
5810 South Alameda Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Gr: PK-5
2122 South Goldfield Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Gr: 7-9 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 28%
1150 West Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Gr: K-8
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
Gr: K-8
550 South Ironwood
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Gr: PK
1575 W. Southern Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
3700 East 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 677-7550
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 677-7550
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Apache Junction, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Apache Junction, AZ include Imagine Superstition Middle School, Imagine Prep Superstition and Desert Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Apache Junction?
9 public schools are located in Apache Junction.
What percentage of students in Apache Junction go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Apache Junction are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Apache Junction?
Apache Junction public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Apache Junction are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Apache Junction include: Desert Vista Elementary School vs. Four Peaks Elementary School, Imagine Prep Superstition vs. Apache Junction High School, Four Peaks Elementary School vs. Desert Vista Elementary School
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