For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 508 students in the neighborhood of Castlegate, San Tan Valley, AZ.
The top ranked public school in Castlegate is Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Castlegate, San Tan Valley, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Castlegate, San Tan Valley, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40300 N Simonton Blvd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5330
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5330
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Castlegate, San Tan Valley, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Castlegate, San Tan Valley, AZ include Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Castlegate, San Tan Valley?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Castlegate, San Tan Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Castlegate, San Tan Valley?
the neighborhood of Castlegate, San Tan Valley public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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