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Tuition-Free K-12 Education in Gilbert, AZ
With Mainstream, Gifted & Montessori programs focused on the whole child, relationships, and community.
San Tan Charter School is tuition-free for K-12 students and half-day kindergarten. Annual registration and per-program activity/extension fees apply; full-day kindergarten, before/after care, and the private Montessori preschool are fee-based. See Tuition & Fees for current-year details.
Our programs nurture academic growth, social skills, and emotional well-being for every child.
Teachers, families, and staff work together to build strong relationships that help students feel supported and succeed.
Our campuses create a safe, welcoming community where families feel connected and students thrive.
Each pathway at San Tan Charter School supports growth academically, socially, and emotionally.
A public charter program in Arizona for grades K-12, providing a well-rounded education with strong academics, social support, and extracurricular opportunities.
An Arizona charter gifted program designed for accelerated learners, offering advanced academics, project-based instruction, and critical thinking development.
Montessori charter program in Queen Creek for K-12, focused on independence, hands-on learning, and whole-child development.
Hands-On Learning From Early Childhood Through Graduation
San Tan Charter School offers a K-12 Montessori pathway that nurtures independence, creativity, and confidence. Using Love and Logic®, the Montessori peace table, hands-on materials, and strong teacher relationships, students build academic skills and social-emotional growth.
San Tan Montessori, LLC operates the separate, tuition-based private Montessori preschool. It is not part of the tuition-free K-12 charter program.
Preparing Students for College, Careers, and Life
At our Power Campus, San Tan Charter School’s high school program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed beyond graduation.
With a focus on college and career readiness, students engage in advanced academics, AP and dual enrollment courses, athletics, and leadership programs that inspire personal growth and responsibility.
Personalized Learning for Every Student – Through our Roadrunner Roadmap™, teachers and families partner to support each child’s unique growth. Students set character and academic goals, while homework levels are adjusted to meet their needs.
Choice in Educational Pathways – Families can choose the program that fits best — Mainstream, Gifted, or Montessori. Our public charter school in Gilbert offers K-12 learning that supports every stage of your child’s journey.
Strong Community – Families, teachers, and students work together to create a school culture where every child is known, supported, and encouraged to grow.
At San Tan Charter School, every student and family matters. Our Roadrunner Roadmap™ ensures that each child receives a learning experience designed just for them—built on collaboration, goal setting, and a focus on the whole child.
Roadrunner Roadmap™ for all studentsMainstream, Gifted, & Montessori programsHomework level chosen by parentsStudents set quarterly academic & character goalsDifferentiated learning groupsActive, hands-on learning experiencesSmall class sizes for personalized attention
We are so happy with our decision to send our daughter to San Tan Montessori. We started her right at 18 months and she has just thrived. It is so much fun to watch her do things completely on her own and get so excited to see her friends. (more…)
We joined the San Tan family in 2013 with 1 kiddo in mainstream Kindergarten and 1 in Montessori Preschool. It was so great having both kids at the same school, whereas in most other situation, we would have been driving to two different schools. We immediately felt like part of the family and knew STCS was the right choice for us. (more…)
Amazing teachers and campus.
I love this school! I have been going since 1st grade and I love it! awesome teacher and good new friends.
Best school there is. Been going here for 6 years. Great staff amazing community!!!
Great staff.
Love everything about this school. Students have their own individual learning plans. Couldn’t ask for a better school for my child.
Very nice teachers and staff!
I have had a great experience at san tan charter school, I have felt welcomed since day one and all the staff is very friendly and helpful. I can’t imagine a better situation for me to be in.
My granddaughter has excelled in this school. She loves to get up and be there.
My experience at San Tan Charter School has been no complaint. I have been to two different schools during my three years in high school. I am now a senior and I am enjoying every minute of it.
So grateful to have found this school where all three of our kids will be able to go for K-12. Love the various classroom options and the Love and Logic used throughout the school. Thank you!
This school has been a blessing for our family. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for this place. My daughter will graduate a Roadrunner!!!
Great administration, great teachers, fun sports and activities, the gifted program and the mainstream program are both AMAZING. Been here for years, so glad we found the school. They are great educators. Highly recommend.
Great school. Truly has the kids education as the highest priority
Without a doubt best school in Gilbert! Caring staff and teachers! They always teach outside the box!
Between all 4 of my kids attending San Tan, we have officially been in every grade between K-12th!!! I have loved it all, and am so proud of how San Tan has grown…it just keeps getting BETTER!
San Tan has made a huge impact on not only my life but my family’s and I would never change that for anything, because I probably wouldn’t have achieved half the stuff I’ve done now. It’s not only an honor but a blessing to be here at San.
Dear Roadrunner, And here we are… the end of another great school year. A big thanks to Yearbook Club and Mrs. Ruggieri on a fabulous yearbook party last Friday. Remember, After Care closes today at 4 pm due to Preschool and Kinder graduation. Today is our last full day of school – with our next […]
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Dear Roadrunner, It is championship week on campus! First, congratulations to senior Brody Prassas who is San Tan Charter’s first-ever AIA State Track & Field Champion! This past Saturday, Brody won the Division 5 100m dash, running 11.09 seconds, while also finishing in second in the 200M. Senior Timi Akinyoyenu finished 2nd in the Triple Jump for the […]
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Dear Roadrunner, Happy Tuesday! A huge thank you to our community on the generous gifts last week for our teachers, and a big thanks to our FEC for organizing a fun week on campus. Our teachers definitely felt the love last week. Please note – After Care closes on Tuesday, May 19th, at 4 pm […]
Read Post| Average salary of all teachers employed in budget year 2026 | $56,741 |
| Average salary of all teachers employed in prior year 2025 | $55,471 |
| Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year 2025 | +$1,270 |
| Annual Percentage increase | 2.3% |
| Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2018 | $39,384 |
| Total percentage increase in average teacher salary since FY 2018 | 44% |
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