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ENROLL NOW for  Kindergarten  2025-2026!

Thew is an award-winning PBIS school that focuses on character education using the secondSTEP curriculum.

 

 

We Are

Tempe Elementary Schools

Welcoming, achieving, eye-opening, and future-ready Preschool-8 education to free the boundless potential in each child – so they are fully prepared to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow and excel for a lifetime.

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Tempe celebrates 150 Years of Community Inspired Education and a longstanding heritage of investment in all its students.

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Tempe Elementary Schools have earned an "A" and "B" rating from the Arizona State Board of Education.

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Over 250 Community partners have donated materials, resources and learning experiences- freeing the boundless potential in each child.

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Tempe Elementary Schools educators have earned over 330 advanced degrees in education, counseling, psychology, social work, fine arts and music.

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Reasons To

Believe

Welcoming Community. Destination District.

Academic Achievement for All

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Empowering the Confident, Future-Ready Child

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Celebrating Our 150th...Discover Our Legacy!

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Only in Tempe

Unparalleled
Advantages For All

Tempe is a world-class education destination committed to accessible, equitable, high-quality education for all. Every Tempe Elementary student has access to enriching programs and support services to meet their individual needs and empower them to expand their interests, develop their gifts, and discover their true potential - often at little or no cost to the family.

Voted #1 Elementary School District in 2025

Voted #1 Elementary School District 

We've been voted #1 in 2025, for a second year in a row, by our staff, parents, and community ranked by Arizona's largest and most comprehensive business opinion poll, Ranking Arizona.

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Celebrating Our 150 Year Legacy

Celebrating 150 Years of Academic Excellence  

In 2024, Tempe Elementary Schools proudly celebrates 150 years of community-inspired education serving families within and the surrounding areas of Tempe, Phoenix, and Guadalupe.  

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Intentional Academic Leadership

Revolutionizing Education  

Tempe Elementary Schools has an intentional clear set of beliefs, goals, and strategic framework to guide the District for today and the future. 

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Experiential Learning & Real-World Experiences

Through collaboration and creativity, our local community partners are critical for all students' success, giving them access to essential resources and real-world experiences. 

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Resources & Evidence-Based Support Services  

Our team of professionals is dedicated to fostering the social, emotional, and healthy development of students and their families.

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Award Winning PBIS School 

As an award-winning PBIS school, Thew focuses on character education using the secondSTEP curriculum that creates a safe and positive learning environment for all students.

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Who we are

One Community, Many Stories

Celebrating 150 years of rich history and community-inspired learning, Tempe is a unique cultural hub connecting the three vibrant communities of Tempe, Phoenix, and Guadalupe.

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Preparing your child for kindergarten is an exciting journey, and at Tempe Elementary Schools, we're here to support you every step of the way. This checklist for success will help you navigate everything from enrollment and free kinder screening to resources available to support your child and family in our district. Let's embark on this journey together to ensure your child's successful transition to kindergarten and beyond!

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Awards &

Recognition

We're honored to have been named the #1 Elementary School District in 2024 and voted in the Top 7 winners for Best Places to Work, by Arizona's largest and most comprehensive business opinion poll.

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“We provide students with a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that nurtures creativity, leadership, and achievement through diverse methods of teaching focusing on equity and excellence.”

Nathan Maruca  | Principal, Thew Elementary 

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“When you come to Thew, you are going to be treated with respect, love, empathy, and compassion.”

Tracey Valenzuela| Thew Kindergarten Teacher

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“Thew is just an amazing school. It's the best school I could have choosen for my kids because all of the staff come together to support and encourage our children to succeed.”

Erika G.| Thew Parent

Clubs & After-School Programs

“The teachers here are special because they all love you... even if you make mistakes.”

Adrianna P.| Thew Student