Photo: Tony the Marine · CC BY-SA 3.0Queen Creek’s public schools outscore 75% of Arizona districts
On the state math tests, 46% of Queen Creek’s students scored proficient, above the Arizona average (35%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Queen Creek, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.
From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Queen Creek’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 36 Arizona towns with household incomes within a quarter of Queen Creek’s, its schools beat 67%, lower than their 75% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 46% across both districts in spring 2022, against 40% and 35% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 78%. Test scores ↓
Charters enroll a large share of students
Charter schools located in Queen Creek enroll 10,098 students, against the district’s 15,065. Each is graded on its own results; none is part of the district grade. Every school ↓
Spending and class size
Queen Creek Unified District spends $9,135 per student and J. O. Combs Unified $10,266, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Queen Creek’s grade
A−: better than 75% of Arizona school districts, #17 of 139 Arizona towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Arizona average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Queen Creek, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Queen Creek · depends on your address
Crismon High School
Grades 7–12 · 2,009 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Queen Creek Junior High School
Grades 5–8 · 657 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Newell Barney College Preparatory School
Grades 5–8 · 129 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Queen Creek · depends on your address
Crismon High School
Grades 7–12 · 2,009 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Queen Creek Junior High School
Grades 5–8 · 657 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Newell Barney College Preparatory School
Grades 5–8 · 129 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Queen Creek · depends on your address
Crismon High School
Grades 7–12 · 2,009 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Queen Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,968 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Queen Creek · depends on your address
Crismon High School
Grades 7–12 · 2,009 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Queen Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,968 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Queen Creek · depends on your address
Crismon High School
Grades 7–12 · 2,009 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Queen Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,968 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Queen Creek · depends on your address
Crismon High School
Grades 7–12 · 2,009 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Queen Creek High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,968 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Queen Creek runs its own schools through grade 12 (Queen Creek Unified District). From grade PK, students attend the J. O. Combs Unified School District. Parts of Queen Creek (11%, 5%, 4% and 3% of its land) are served by Florence Unified, Higley Unified District, Apache Junction Unified District and Chandler Unified District instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Queen Creek
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Queen Creek vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share Queen Creek’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Creek | A− | Queen Creek Unified District PK–12 · J. O. Combs Unified PK–12 |
| Gilbert | A− | Gilbert Unified District PK–12 · Higley Unified District PK–12 · Chandler Unified District PK–12 |
| Mesa | B | Mesa Unified District PK–12 · Tempe Union High 9–12 |
| Apache Junction | C+ | Apache Junction Unified District |
Every school in Queen Creek
26 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Arizona’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 8 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Heritage Academy Queen Creek, Cambridge Academy East, EVIT - Queen Creek High School, EVIT - Casteel High School, EVIT - Heritage Academy Gateway, EVIT - Crismon High School, EVIT American Leadership Academy Ironwood K-12 and EVIT - American Leadership Academy Queen Creek).
Questions about Queen Creek’s schools
Are Queen Creek’s schools good?
By Arizona’s own tests, yes: the public schools Queen Creek children attend outscore 75% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #17 of 139 Arizona towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Queen Creek in?
Two districts: Queen Creek Unified District runs grades PK–12, and J. O. Combs Unified School District runs grades PK–12.
Where do Queen Creek kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Crismon High School and Queen Creek High School.
What is Queen Creek’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Queen Creek Unified District graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona.
How much does Queen Creek spend per student?
$9,135 in Queen Creek Unified District and $10,266 in J. O. Combs Unified School District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Queen Creek?
Yes: Canyon State Academy (nonsectarian, grades 2–12, 153 students). Queen Creek also has 8 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Queen Creek families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Arizona. Stars are from neighbors.