San Tan Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gilbert, Arizona 85297 · Higley Unified School District (4248)
#183 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#11191 of 50,301 nationally
About San Tan Elementary
San Tan Elementary is a public elementary located in Gilbert, in the Higley Unified School District (4248) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 854 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 183rd of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is math proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 854.
There are 64 schools in Gilbert; San Tan Elementary ranks 26th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
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 San Tan Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near San Tan Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chaparral Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades K–8
734 students · 1.5 km away
Higley High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,005 students · 1.5 km away
Centennial Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
588 students · 1.7 km away
Coronado Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
536 students · 1.8 km away
Legacy Traditional School ? Gilbert
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
960 students · 1.9 km away
American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
556 students · 2.1 km away
Power Ranch Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
509 students · 2.4 km away
Higley Traditional Academy
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
726 students · 2.5 km away
Williams Field High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,150 students · 3.0 km away
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
685 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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855 students
Horizon School
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856 students
Meridian
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
850 students
Barcelona Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
847 students
Verrado Elementary School
Buckeye · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
847 students
Frequently asked questions
Is San Tan Elementary a good school?
San Tan Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 70.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #183 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 San Tan Elementary rank in Arizona?
San Tan Elementary ranks #183 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #11191 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend San Tan Elementary?
San Tan Elementary had 854 students in 2025.
Is San Tan Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
San Tan Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near San Tan Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of San Tan Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.