About Kyrene School District

Kyrene School District is one of Arizona’s leading public school districts, providing excellence in education for more than 135 years. Kyrene is known for high academic achievement, with schools consistently outperforming peer districts, charter schools and state averages on academic benchmarks. Kyrene is home to 25 schools (17 elementary, six middle, and two K-8). District boundaries encompass all of Ahwatukee and parts of Chandler, Guadalupe, Tempe, and the Gila River Indian Community. Kyrene enrolls approximately 13,000 students in preschool through 8th grade.

Educational Opportunities

K-8 program offerings include world languages (Spanish and Mandarin), STEM, college prep, fine arts, performing arts, and computer science immersion. Kyrene is also home to a Traditional Academy and an IB World School. Preschool options include dual-language, leadership, and arts integration programs, as well as project-based and self-directed learning programs. Integrated preschool options serve both students with developmental needs as well as their typically-developing peers and are taught by certified staff. Kyrene also offers an impressive selection of courses and program options before, during, and after school hours. Experience Kyrene.