For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,232 students in the neighborhood of Sandahl, Tempe, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sandahl are C I Waggoner School and Kyrene Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sandahl, Tempe, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Sandahl, Tempe, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C I Waggoner School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Kyrene Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 E Carver Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 541-6600
Gr: 4-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sandahl, Tempe, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sandahl, Tempe, AZ include C I Waggoner School and Kyrene Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sandahl, Tempe?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sandahl, Tempe.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sandahl, Tempe?
the neighborhood of Sandahl, Tempe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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