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Best San Tan Valley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,934 students in San Tan Valley, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in San Tan Valley, AZ are Combs Traditional Academy, Combs Center For Success High School and Combs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Tan Valley, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in San Tan Valley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Tan Valley, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Combs Traditional Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5320
Gr: K-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Combs Center For Success High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Combs High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Gr: 8-12 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Evit - Combs High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Jack Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
39315 N Cortona Dr
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
43521 N Kenworthy Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3530
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
40300 N Simonton Blvd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5330
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
J. O. Combs Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
37611 N Pecan Crk
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3510
Gr: K-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Combs Online School For Success
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Combs Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 116:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38454 N Carolina Ave
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3520
Gr: PK-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Combs Center For Success Middle School
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Evit American Leadership Academy Ironwood K-12
Vocational School
850 W Combs Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 344-9898
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in San Tan Valley, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in San Tan Valley, AZ include Combs Traditional Academy, Combs Center For Success High School and Combs High School.
How many public schools are located in San Tan Valley?
12 public schools are located in San Tan Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in San Tan Valley?
San Tan Valley public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Tan Valley are often viewed compared to one another?

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