Sunset Hills Elementary School

Welcoming you with the monument sign at Sunset Hills Elementary School in Surprise.

Shooting hoops at the basketball court of Sunset Hills Elementary School in Surprise.

Kicking up fun at the soccer field of Sunset Hills Elementary School in Surprise.

Playtime adventures at the playground of Sunset Hills Elementary School in Surprise.

Sunset Hills Elementary School

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

17825 W Sierra Montana Loop, Surprise, AZ

Dysart Unified School District

1,017 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Math Proficiency
45%

Reading Proficiency
52%

B+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

45%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 19:1 Teachers 46	Full Time Teachers 46
Teachers in First or Second Year 25.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 51.7%	Female 48.3%
Male 51.7%	Economically disadvantaged 49.8%
Female 48.3%	White 42.8%
Hispanic 37.1%	Two or more races 10%
Black 7.8%	Limited English proficient 3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

8/20/2025

Kids walking home 3 miles I've had my kid get heatstroke walking home. Bring the busses back. The amount the school gets paid per child we should have busses available for these kids. Pick up for kindergarten they have us in 120 degrees waiting while a lady calls kids 1 by 1 there is NO order and no...

1.0 parent

3/13/2023

Horrible school. Doesn’t care about the students or their family. It’s all about the numbers and data now. There is some great staff there but not much a few great people can do when there is bad leadership and so many that won’t standup for the kids and what is right.

3.0 parent

10/25/2022

i have been a student for 5 years and there has been a lot of thing the have not been caught by teachers or even the principle or vice. and I am just saying there I a lot f stuff that doesn't get caught. but it is still a nice clean school.

1.0 parent

12/9/2020

Horrible school leadership.. I had 3 kids who attended here for years and we had nothing but problems everytime we encountered administrators. The front office receptionist is SO rude and got fired from Cimarron Elementary down the street which is why she's here now. The principal and assistant prin...

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Arizona Maricopa County Surprise 85388

Sunset Hills Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Surprise, AZ and is served by the Dysart Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,017 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Sunset Hills Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Willow Canyon High School, West-Mec - Valley Vista High School, Paradise Honors High School, and more. Learn more about what Surprise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sunset Hills Elementary School.

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