Apache Junction: Schools & Education
Education in Apache Junction: 12 public schools. Apache Junction High School is the largest at 999 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,025 students.
- ~2,933 residents per school (vs Arizona ~273).
K-12 Schools
14 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,933 residents per school. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (14)
| School Districts · Districts | American Charter Schools Found, Apache Elementary District (41, Apache Junction Unified Distri, East Valley Institute of Techn, Excalibur Charter Schools Inc. |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 12 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,970 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 142 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 28.00 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,239 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 56.4% |
| Schools Count | 12 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Pima Medical Institute-East Valley |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 21.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Pima Medical Institute-East Valley |
| Nearest College · City | Mesa |
| Nearest College · Phone | (480) 898-9898 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 21.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (8)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Apache Junction Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1177 N Idaho Rd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (480) 474-8555 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 85119 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3019 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (2)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 18.1% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12