Benchmark Preschool & Elementary
Charter School · Grades K–6

Serious academics. Tuition-free.

A public K-6 Arizona charter school in North Phoenix with two full-time teachers in every classroom, a 16:1 ratio, and a curriculum built for mastery.

Curriculum

Four pillars, taught with precision

We choose programs with evidence behind them, then teach them faithfully.

Singapore Math

Concrete to pictorial to abstract. Children learn why the math works, not just how to copy it.

Superkids Reading

A phonics-based literacy program taught in small groups paced to individual learning abilities.

Core Knowledge

A rich, sequenced knowledge curriculum alongside Standards Based Curricula in every grade.

Core Virtues

Our daily Core Virtues curriculum engages students with character education they can apply.

STEAM & Makerspace

Hands-on lessons that bring learning to life

Our hands-on experiential lessons bring history and science to life, and our specials — PE, music, art and the Science Lab — give every child a place to shine.

Science Lab specials for preschool through 6th grade

Animal Club: care for the lab animals after school

12 Arizona State Science Fair winners

PE, music and art specials every week

Benchmark students working on a hands-on projectBenchmark students in the Science Lab
Questions

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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.