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Aguilar earned the A+ School of Excellence Award in 2025 and an 'A' from the Arizona Department of Education.


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Tempe Elementary Schools

Welcoming, achieving, eye-opening, and future-ready Preschool-8 education to free the boundless potential in each child – so they are fully prepared to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow and excel for a lifetime.

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Tempe celebrates 150 Years of Community Inspired Education and a longstanding heritage of investment in all its students.

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Tempe Elementary Schools have earned an "A" and "B" rating from the Arizona State Board of Education.

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Over 250 Community partners have donated materials, resources and learning experiences- freeing the boundless potential in each child.

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Tempe Elementary Schools educators have earned over 330 advanced degrees in education, counseling, psychology, social work, fine arts and music.

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Welcoming Community. Destination District.

Academic Achievement for All

Eye-Opening Discovery in the Classroom

Empowering the Confident, Future-Ready Child

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Unparalleled
Advantages For All

Tempe is a world-class education destination committed to accessible, equitable, high-quality education for all. Every Tempe Elementary student has access to enriching programs and support services to meet their individual needs and empower them to expand their interests, develop their gifts, and discover their true potential - often at little or no cost to the family.

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Tempe Elementary is 150...Discover Our Legacy!

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Voted #1 Elementary School District & Top 7 Best Places to Work

Voted #1 Elementary School District and Top 7 Best Places to Work

Voted #1 by our staff, parents, and community in 2025 and 2024, Tempe Elementary Schools ranked top by Arizona's largest and most comprehensive business opinion poll, Ranking Arizona.

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Celebrating Our 150 Year Legacy

Celebrating 150 Years of Academic Excellence  

In 2024, Tempe Elementary Schools proudly celebrates 150 years of community-inspired education serving families within and the surrounding areas of Tempe, Phoenix, and Guadalupe.  

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Intentional Academic Leadership

Revolutionizing Education  

Tempe Elementary Schools has an intentional clear set of beliefs, goals, and strategic framework to guide the District for today and the future. 

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Experiential Learning & Real-World Experiences

Through collaboration and creativity, our local community partners are critical for all students' success, giving them access to essential resources and real-world experiences. 

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Resources & Evidence-Based Support Services  

Our team of professionals is dedicated to fostering the social, emotional, and healthy development of students and their families.

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Dual Language Immersion Program

Aguilar offers a formal dual language program and environment that promotes biliteracy, bilingualism, and biculturalism, aiming to prepare students for the future.

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Who we are

One Community, Many Stories

Celebrating 150 years of rich history and community-inspired learning, Tempe is a unique cultural hub connecting the three vibrant communities of Tempe, Phoenix, and Guadalupe.

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Preparing your child for kindergarten is an exciting journey, and at Tempe Elementary Schools, we're here to support you every step of the way. This checklist for success will help you navigate everything from enrollment and free kinder screening to resources available to support your child and family in our district. Let's embark on this journey together to ensure your child's successful transition to kindergarten and beyond!

Read More about Get Ready for Kindergarten: Checklist for Success
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Kindergarten truly is a pivotal experience for children and families. While it is a time of big changes, it is also a time of great opportunity. Tempe Elementary Schools and our incredible kindergarten team are committed to helping your child succeed, every step of the way. 

Here are five tips from our teacher experts that can help prepare your child for kindergarten:

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Deeper learners and critical thinkers. For teacher Jeni Waller, those two descriptors serve as the goalpost when working with her students. Waller is a PACE teacher at Holdeman Elementary and Wood Elementary. PACE, which stands for Promoting Actualization through Creativity and Excellence, is Tempe Elementary Schools’ pull-out gifted program for students from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Read More about Nurturing Gifted Minds in PACE

Proposed Boundary Map Changes

Parents and community members are invited to attend an upcoming public meeting at Fees College Preparatory Middle School on Tuesday, January 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Please review the Boundaries Page for information regarding the proposed boundary changes that will be considered by the Tempe Elementary School District Governing Board:

Awards &

Recognition

We're honored to have been named the #1 Elementary School District in 2024 and voted in the Top 7 winners for Best Places to Work, by Arizona's largest and most comprehensive business opinion poll.

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“We moved to Mesa a couple of years back, and I decided to keep them here because I knew there wasn't going to be another place like this one.”

Wendy P. | Aguilar Parent

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“The teachers are here to help you so you can succeed in life. They're there for you.”

Nikolus T. | Aguilar 4th Grade Student

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“The teachers have gone above and beyond for my kids, caring for them like they are their own.”

Brandon W.  | Aguilar Parent

Clubs & After-School Programs

“We have great students, great families, and amazing teachers. Our teachers are supportive of their students, and our families are supportive of the school. It is great teamwork that allows everyone to be successful.”

Matthew Strauss | Aguilar Principal