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A community passionate about student success! We are proud to be a high-performing, preschool through 8th grade district!
Voted Best Elementary School
Buckeye Elementary School has been voted the best kindergarten through 8th grade school in the entire west valley. The Best of the West awards named the B rated school as the top choice for families across numerous cities.
Leader In Public Education
BESD is focused on helping students develop future-ready skills, including critical thinking, design, collaboration, and problem-solving. As many of the jobs of tomorrow do not yet exist today, BESD believes all students should be provided the opportunities that best prepare them to adapt, grow, and adjust to a dynamic and changing world.
A Highly-Performing District
BESD has transformed all their campuses! All eligible Buckeye Elementary School District schools are performing above average in growth and received A and B letter grades through the state of Arizona.
Top 3 Best Places To Work In The West Valley
With more than 700 employees, the district is the largest employer in the city of Buckeye, a suburb that has been identified as the fastest growing city. by percentage, in the nation.
BESD Leads In Az Education
Results from Arizona’s 2022 AASA state assessments showed BESD to have far exceeded the state’s growth rate in student achievement.
BESD Grows Together
About Us
BESD is focused on helping students develop future-ready skills, including critical thinking, design, collaboration, and problem-solving. As many of the jobs of tomorrow do not yet exist today, BESD believes all students should be provided the opportunities that best prepare them to adapt, grow, and adjust to a dynamic and changing world.
In Buckeye, we truly are a community passionate about success!
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