Sunnyside Schools


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All Sunnyside District schools have full-time art teachers, counselors, music teachers, librarians, parent involvement assistants, physical education teachers, registered nurses and safety monitors. Of the district’s 1,000+ classroom teachers, 95 percent meet the Arizona Department of Education’s criteria as “highly qualified.” Additionally, all Sunnyside schools have achieved North Central Association accreditation. Each of our schools has a distinct personality. Check us out!

Preschool/Early Childhood Education
Ocotillo Early Learning Center | 545-3670
A high quality, developmentally appropriape childhood center serving children ages birth to five of all abilities in an inclusive, nurturing, stimulating environment. Programs include Title I preschool, early childhood special education, and our fee-based program (fees are adjustable based on DES eligibility).

Magnet Schools
Free transportation for students up to 10 miles outside of district boundaries.

SchoolPrincipalPhoneAddress
Craycroft Elementary SchoolJohn E. Robertson 520-545-26005455 East Littletown Road
Drexel Elementary SchoolDebra Garcia 520-545-2700801 E. Drexel Rd.
Elvira Elementary SchoolTom Hubbard 520-545-2800250 W. Elvira Rd.
Esperanza Elementary SchoolEmma Carrillo 520-545-29002353 E. Bantam Rd.
Gallego Basic Elementary SchoolCristela Ahuero 520-545-30006200 S. Hemisphere Place
Liberty Gifted & Talented ElementaryEneida M. Orci 520-545-31005495 S. Liberty Ave.
Los Amigos Elementary Technology AcademySteve Price 520-545-32002200 E. Drexel Rd.
Los Niños Elementary SchoolDedee Krause 520-545-33005445 S. Alvernon Way
Los Ranchitos Elementary SchoolLinda Swango 520-545-34002054 E. Ginter Rd.
Mission Manor Elementary SchoolCindy Islas (interim) 520-545-3500600 W. Santa Rosa St.
Rosemarie Rivera Elementary SchoolPatti Gamez 520-545-39005102 S. Cherry Ave.
Santa Clara Elementary SchoolEddie Islas 520-545-37006910 S. Santa Clara Ave.
Summit View Elementary SchoolValerie Lopez-Miranda 520-545-38001900 E. Summit St.
Apollo Middle SchoolRosemary Rosas 520-545-4500265 W. Nebraska St.
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle SchoolBob Miranda 520-545-49005385 E. Littletown Rd.
Challenger Middle SchoolRoxana Rico 520-545-4600100 E. Elvira Rd.
Chaparral Middle SchoolJohn Benavidez 520-545-47003700 E. Alvord Rd.
Sierra Middle SchoolDonna Samorano 520-545-48005801 S. Del Moral Blvd.
Desert View High SchoolJose Gastelum 520-545-51004101 E. Valencia Rd.
Sunnyside High SchoolSteve Ybarra 520-545-53001725 E. Bilby Rd.
S.T.A.R. Academic CenterArt Menchaca 520-545-23005093 S. Liberty Ave.



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