Apache Trail High School Competitors

Mesa Public Schools is the largest school district in Arizona, serving students in preschool through 12th grade. Committed to unprecedented excellence in education, we focus on developing a highly educated and productive community, one student at a time. Learning opportunities include Montessori, International Baccalaureate, dual-language immersion, Franklin traditional schools and award-winning neighborhood schools.

For over 100 years, Gilbert Public Schools has been inspiring excellence in every learner! We offer an extensive range of academic and extracurricular opportunities designed to meet the needs of every student in grades PreK-12. GPS serves more than 33,000 students across 39 schools in Gilbert and Mesa, making it the fifth largest school district in Arizona and one of the largest employers in Gilbert. In 2022, GPS was named the Best School District in the East Valley by readers of the East Valley Tribune. We invite you to learn more about our district and come be part of our #GPSFamily!

"A" rated Dysart Schools was voted best Public School District two years in a row, and is among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #7 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), the #20 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Canyon Ridge School) and the #29 ranked high school in Arizona (Shadow Ridge High School). Overall, Dysart has 18 “A” rated and 6 “B” rated schools, many of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, the district has the top 8 elementary schools in Surprise and El Mirage. Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success. Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to elementary schools, middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.