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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.
Reasons To
Believe
Welcoming Community. Destination District.
Academic Achievement for All
Eye-Opening Discovery in the Classroom
Empowering the Confident, Future-Ready Child
Only in Tempe
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.
Voted #1 Elementary School District and Top 7 Best Places to Work
Voted # 1 by our staff, parents and community in 2024, Tempe Elementary Schools ranked top by Arizona's largest and most comprehensive business opinion poll, Ranking Arizona.
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.
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.
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.
Resources & Evidence-Based Support Services
Our team of professionals is dedicated to fostering the social, emotional, and healthy development of students and their families.
"All Means All" at Mosely
At Mosley, we believe all of our students are capable of high levels of learning and achievement and this belief is a crucial component of every Mosely staff member.
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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On May 2, 2024 we celebrated outstanding Tempe Elementary teachers and staff at the 35th annual Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education Awards. Join us in celebrating our 2024 winners from the Tempe Elementary School District:
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about Tempe Elementary Named Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Year
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about Meet our 2023-2024 Excellence Award Winner: Tony O'Brien
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about Tempe Elementary Ranked No. 1 Elementary School District in Arizona
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Tempe Elementary School District is thrilled to announce a major development to its meal program through the expansion of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program.
Effective immediately, all elementary, K-8, and middle school sites within the district will provide FREE breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students every school day.
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.
“We're a really diverse community overall At Mosley. Students come to school and they're eager to be here and they're ready to learn despite anything else that's going on... They're eager to learn. That's what really makes us so special here.”
Taylor Webb | Mosley Middle School
“Parents choosing Mosley will know that every single staff member here has their students’ best interests at heart and truly want their students to succeed and grow... It's amazing to watch former students come back and then just see all the teachers light up and get so excited to see what they're doing.”
Melissa Gonzales | Mosley Middle School Teacher
“Mosley Middle School is such a special place to learn and grow. We are proud of our beautiful school and have high expectations for each and every student.”
Erica Bradford| Principal
“Mosley has dedicated teachers, principal, custodians and security and the best teacher aids and interns. Thank you for all you do.”
Parent | Mosley Middle School