For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,053 students in San Tan Valley, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in San Tan Valley, AZ are Combs Center For Success High School, Combs Traditional Academy and Combs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Tan Valley, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in San Tan Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Tan Valley, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Combs Center For Success High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Combs Traditional Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5320
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5320
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Combs High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 8-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #44.
Evit - Combs High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 461-4000
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #55.
Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43521 N Kenworthy Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3530
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3530
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Jack Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39315 N Cortona Dr
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3500
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40300 N Simonton Blvd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5330
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5330
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #88.
J. O. Combs Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37611 N Pecan Crk
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3510
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3510
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #99.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38454 N Carolina Ave
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3520
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3520
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
Rank: #1010.
Combs Online School For Success
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Combs Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evit American Leadership Academy Ironwood K-12
Vocational School
850 W Combs Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 344-9898
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 344-9898
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
San Tan Valley, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
41800 North Barnes Parkway
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
Grades: K-9
| 946 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Tan Valley, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in San Tan Valley, AZ include Combs Center For Success High School, Combs Traditional Academy and Combs High School.
How many public schools are located in San Tan Valley?
12 public schools are located in San Tan Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in San Tan Valley?
San Tan Valley public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Tan Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in San Tan Valley include: Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School vs. Jack Harmon Elementary School, Jack Harmon Elementary School vs. Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School, Ranch Elementary School vs. Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School
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