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We Are
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.
Small School with a Big Heart
Carminati is a small, close knit, inclusive learning environment that fosters the holistic development of young learners. Offering essential academic skills and a lifetime love of learning.
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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Just in time for the winter weather, students at Carminati Elementary are able to bundle up thanks to Molina Health. With the help of volunteers from DLR, all students from preschool through 4th grade had the opportunity to pick out a new coat to help keep them warm. In total, over 250 coats were distributed to Carminati students during the event.
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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.
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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: Sally Beaty Zuniga
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about Tempe Elementary Ranked No. 1 Elementary School District in Arizona
Awards &
Recognition
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“What brings me the most pride in my career at Carminati is knowing that I am teaching my students how to be kind, compassionate, fearless, and to face any situation with empathy.”
Ruby Dominguez| Carminati Elementary
"At Carminati, we work together with parents to meet each child's social, emotional, and academic needs.”
JoLyn Gibbons| Carminati Principal
“Making a difference for today’s learners and tomorrow’s leaders!”
Motto | Carminati Elementary School
“We have been very satisfied with the welcome we received at Carminati and the overall quality of our child's education.”
Parent | Carminati Elementary School