Cortina Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Queen Creek, Arizona 85142 · Higley Unified School District (4248)
#102 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#7047 of 50,301 nationally
About Cortina Elementary
Cortina Elementary is a public elementary located in Queen Creek, in the Higley Unified School District (4248) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 629 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 102nd of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 629.
There are 29 schools in Queen Creek; Cortina Elementary ranks 1st of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cortina Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cortina Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Benjamin Franklin High School
Queen Creek · Charter high · Grades 7–12
1,324 students · 981 m away
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center
Queen Creek · Public other · Grades PK–PK
74 students · 1.5 km away
Sossaman Middle School
Queen Creek · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,094 students · 1.5 km away
American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies
Mesa · Charter other · Grades K–12
628 students · 1.7 km away
Power Ranch Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
509 students · 1.8 km away
Heritage Academy Gateway
Queen Creek · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,556 students · 1.9 km away
Centennial Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
588 students · 2.5 km away
Bridges Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades K–6
770 students · 3.2 km away
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School
Queen Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
534 students · 3.3 km away
Coronado Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
536 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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629 students
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629 students
Roadrunner Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
629 students
Madison Heights Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
630 students
Sky Crossing Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
628 students
Sheely Farms Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
628 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cortina Elementary a good school?
Cortina Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 76.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #102 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cortina Elementary rank in Arizona?
Cortina Elementary ranks #102 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #7047 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cortina Elementary?
Cortina Elementary had 629 students in 2025.
Is Cortina Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Cortina Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cortina Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cortina Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.