Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Quartz Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Quartz Hill Elementary serves the southwest part of Gilbert, AZ, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school being about 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School News
- Blaze’s Back-to-School Guide for Quartz Hill Elementary - 07/21/2026The first day of school is Tuesday, July 28. To help you start the year strong, Blaze is sharing a BacktoSchool Guide for everything you need to stay connected, prepared, ...moreand ready for the best school year yet. hide
- Trailblazing Through Innovation: Life at Quartz Hill - 06/29/2026At Quartz Hill, we focus on hands-on and minds-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Every day, our students are encouraged to blaze a trail to the future ...moreusing imagination, innovation, and inspiration. See what life is like as a Trailblazer! hide
- Quartz Hill Combines Art, Science, and Community at Evening of the Arts - 05/21/2026Art education at Quartz Hill Elementary builds a strong bridge to core academic subjects like science and math. In art class, students regularly connect creative projects with concepts like geometry, ...moresymmetry, and the study of minerals. This consistent creative time gives students a safe space to solve problems, take risks, and build personal confidence. hide
- Quartz Hill Wins District Battle of the Books, Recognized at GPS Governing Board Meeting - 05/13/2026Quartz Hill Elementary students were recognized at the GPS Governing Board Meeting on May 12, 2026, for their first-place finish in the GPS Battle of the Books.
- Quartz Hill Students Launch Robotics Club to Promote STEAM Learning - 05/08/2026After months of planning and collaborating with industry professionals, Chief Science Officers at Quartz Hill are turning their Action Plans into reality and making a positive impact on their school ...morecommunity. hide
Top Rankings
Quartz Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Quartz Hill Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 27, 2027
School Motto
A+ School of Excellence™
School Rankings
Quartz Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quartz Hill Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#258 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trailblazer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Home of the Trailblazers.
- Trailblazers use Imagination, Innovation, and Inspiration to blaze a trail of excellence to their futures. We are a project-based learning school with a S.T.E.A.M. focus that includes gifted programs, full-day Kindergarten, an acceleratedK-6learning program andpreschool. Quartz Hill is a character building, inclusive community built on respect, teamwork, and positive attitudes!
- At Quartz we are proud to offer our students and families the choice of conventional and accelerated classrooms Kindergarten - 6th grade so students can find the learning environment that fits their uniqueacademic journey.
- We are proud to be an A-Rated School by the Arizona Department of Education and an A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Education Foundation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quartz Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Quartz Hill Elementary School is ranked #258 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Quartz Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Quartz Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hale Elementary School, Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Quartz Hill Elementary School?
469 students attend Quartz Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Quartz Hill Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quartz Hill Elementary School?
Quartz Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Quartz Hill Elementary School offer ?
Quartz Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quartz Hill Elementary School part of?
Quartz Hill Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239).
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