Cortina Elementary School

Education thrives at Queen Creek's engaging Cortina Elementary School.

Cortina Elementary in Queen Creek shapes students for future success.

In Queen Creek, Cortina Elementary School fosters student growth and achievement.

Students at Cortina Elementary in Queen Creek are inspired to excel.

The vibrant educational environment at Cortina Elementary fuels passion for learning.

Cortina Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

19680 S 188th St, Queen Creek, AZ

Cortina Neighborhood

Higley Unified School District

778 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
63%

Reading Proficiency
66%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

66%

Math Proficiency

63%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 41	Full Time Teachers 41
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 50.2%	Female 49.8%
White 70%	Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%	Hispanic 19.1%
Economically disadvantaged 14.7%	Two or more races 5%
Black 2.7%	Asian 2.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

6/4/2024

Please do not take your child to this school. Bullying occurs, and the teachers are well aware of it and do not do anything about it. The whole school environment is not very diverse and is not welcoming.

2.0 parent

6/16/2022

We have been with this school for many years but unfortunately it’s going downhill fast due to the Principal in charge. Lots of teachers (not all) don’t care and get away with doing/teaching nothing. The great teachers left or are close to retiring. Also, lots of bulling occurs with little to no con...

1.0 parent

1/30/2019

No too great at this point had many issues

5.0 parent

11/15/2015

I normally wouldn't give a school five stars, but I feel passionate about the teachers and administration. I pulled my son out of a traditional academy because I felt that the amount of homework he was receiving was overwhelming. He was excelling, so it pained me to reluctantly pull him out and send...

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$420K - $969K

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Average Home Value

$628,877

Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

12%

Average Household Income

$123,711

% of College Grads

42.9%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Higley High School

8th to 12th
Public

A-

Evit - Higley High School

9th to 12th
Public

Casteel High School

Public

Cortina Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool

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Arizona Maricopa County Queen Creek 85142 Cortina

Cortina Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Queen Creek, AZ and is served by the Higley Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 778 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Cortina Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $628,877. Discover additional schools in the area, like Higley High School, Evit - Higley High School, Casteel High School, and more. Learn more about what Queen Creek has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cortina Elementary School.

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