Animal Club (Science Lab)
3rd–6th · Tue or Thu, 3:15–4:15pm
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North Phoenix · Preschool & Tuition-Free K–6 Charter
Solid foundations. Bright futures. Two teachers in every classroom, Singapore Math, and a Living Science Lab where curiosity comes first.
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AZ State science fair winners
Who We Are
A public K-6 charter with a private preschool
Benchmark School is a public K-6th grade charter school located in North Phoenix that also offers a private preschool catering to 3 and 4-year-olds.
At Benchmark Elementary, our curriculum combines the renowned Singapore Math, Superkids Reading Program, Core Knowledge & Core Virtues, and Standards Based Curricula.
Read MoreLife at Benchmark
Beyond the Bell
15+ clubs and extracurricular activities
Animal Club, Art, Cooking, Garden, Musical Theater, Show Choir, Ukulele, Wonder Feet PE, Unplugged and Yearbook — plus Tennis, Dance and Chess through partner providers.
Yearbook Club
3rd–6th · design the 2025-26 yearbook
Art Club
K–6th · mixed mediums & techniques
Show Choir & Musical Theater
1st–3rd theater · 3rd–6th choir
Cooking Club (Pre-K–6th)
Garden Club (Mondays, 3:15–4:00pm)
Ukulele Club (3rd–6th)
Wonder Feet PE Club (K–2nd)
The “Unplugged” Club — free, board games & puzzles
Tennis, Dance & Chess through partner providers
Before & After School
Care that covers your whole day
Morning Care, Nooncats, and after-school care are available to enrolled families for an additional fee.
Morning Care
7:00–9:00 AM
Optional morning program with outside playtime and a variety of activities. No charge from 8AM when an elementary student has a preschool sibling.
Nooncats
12:00–3:00 PM
An optional afternoon program where students extend their morning learning with activities in an enjoyable classroom setting.
After-School Care
3:00–5:00 PM
Available for an additional fee, along with after-school tutoring support and our afterschool club program.
Our Mission
A shared responsibility
Providing a solid foundation of knowledge through a first-class education that is individually structured to optimize each child's potential.
The program is based on an understanding that education is a shared responsibility of the school, parents, and community as well as the learner. Benchmark strives to produce students who are entrepreneurial in spirit, accomplished critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers.
Our educational philosophy focuses on interactive learning experiences that foster academic progress and character building, supported by a tight-knit community of caring teachers, devoted staff and engaged families.
Our Curriculum
Singapore Math, Superkids, Core Knowledge & Core Virtues
Singapore Math
The renowned Singapore Math program builds real number sense, not memorized tricks.
Superkids Reading
A phonics-based literacy program, taught in small groups paced to each learner.
Core Knowledge & Core Virtues
A rich, sequenced knowledge curriculum paired with daily character education.
Science Lab
Hands-on animal time and STEM inquiry — a “special” even our preschoolers attend.
Two Teachers, Every Room
Two full-time professional teachers per classroom, plus pull-outs and after-school tutoring.
Specials: PE, Music & Art
Interactive specials programs every week, from Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Programs & Tuition
Tuition-free charter. Tuition-based early years.
Benchmark offers tuition-free half-day Kindergarten (8:00 AM–noon) and 1st–6th grades, plus tuition-based options for Preschool, PreK and full-day Kindergarten.
Preschool 3’s
Tuition-based
Mon/Wed/Fri or Mon–Fri · 9AM–12PM
- 14:1 preschool ratio
- Play-based academic learning
- PE, music & Science Lab specials
- Registration is first come, first serve
PreK “Kinder Prep”
Tuition-based
Monday–Friday · 9AM–12PM
- 97% kindergarten readiness rate
- Early literacy & numeracy focus
- Morning Care 7–9AM available
- Nooncats 12–3PM available
Charter K–6
Tuition-Free
half-day K 8AM–noon · 1st–6th grades
- Two teachers in every classroom
- 16:1 elementary ratio
- 15+ clubs & extracurriculars
- Full-day K available for tuition
Why Benchmark
In our own words
“At Benchmark, our motto “Raising the Standard” means cultivating the highest quality of education at our private preschool (3’s and 4’s) and K-6 public charter school.”
“Our innovative teaching model features two full-time professional teachers in every classroom and a low student-to-teacher ratio, with small groups paced to individual learning abilities.”
“Benchmark is a community. A family away from family. We are kind to each other and respect each other’s unique qualities.”
Your child will thrive here.
Come see two teachers in every classroom, visit our Science Lab, and feel the tight-knit Benchmark community for yourself.