San Tan Charter School is an A-rated tuition-free K – 12 public charter school located in the East Valley of Arizona. We are a uniform-free charter school providing Mainstream, Gifted, and Montessori education.  Our elementary campus partners with our on-campus Private Montessori Preschool to provide before school and after school care options from 7:00 AM – 5:45 PM.

As a school community, we work collaboratively to ensure each student has an academic and social environment designed for their individual success; fostering creativity, critical thinking, and inspiring happiness while honoring each person’s humanity.

ROADRUNNER ROADMAP

At San Tan Charter School every student and family matters. Our Traditional, Gifted, and Montessori programs are designed to support the learning styles of our students. We meet students where they are and bring them to their cutting edge through a Roadrunner Roadmap™ and quarterly conferences. Parents collaborate with teachers to set the homework level that is right for their child and lifestyle.  As students grow, they join the collaboration by setting their own quarterly character and education goals.

Roadrunner Roadmap™ for all students
Uniform-free school
Small class sizes with personalized attention
Students learn at their own level with differentiated learning groups
Homework level chosen by parents
Individual and collaborative projects
Active learning experiences with hands-on discovery

WHICH EXPERIENCE IS RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

We see the whole student and tailor their curriculum and learning experiences to keep them at their cutting edge of learning and development.

Does your child appreciate a consistent daily routine, enjoy active learning through hands-on activities, and working with classmates collaboratively… then our Mainstream Program may be the right fit for your child.
Does your child often infer and connect concepts, ponder deep questions, and enjoy interacting with teachers and peers who understand them…then our Gifted Program may be the right fit for your child.
Does your child thrive in simplicity and order, make learning connections while working with their hands, and enjoy learning at their own pace … then our Montessori Program may be the right fit for your child.

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The child is endowed with unknown powers, which can guide us to a radiant future. If what we really want is a new world, then education must take as its aim the development of these hidden possibilities.

– Maria Montessori

THREE REASONS OUR SCHOOL IS SO SPECIAL

People

We support the whole childs’ emotional, social, and academic needs.

Process

We respect and celebrate the natural development of learning.

Possibilities

We believe in creating opportunities that will inspire life long learners.

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EXPERIENCE OUR HIGH SCHOOL

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OUR LOCATIONS

K-6, K-9 Montessori
Recker Campus

Elliot/Recker

3959 E. Elliot Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234

7-12
Power Campus

 Elliot/Power

3232 S. Power Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Age 1 – Age 6
Preschool Campus

Elliot/Recker

3959 E. Elliot Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Trust, Community & Giving Back

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  • Without a doubt best school in Gilbert! Caring staff and teachers! They always teach outside the box!

    Tiffany Chandler Parent

  • 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!

    Jenny Larson Parent of students in 2nd, 4th, 10th, 12th

  • Great school. Truly has the kids education as the highest priority.

    Matt Johnson Parent

  • 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.

    Kerry Kenney Parent of student’s in 7th & 4th

  • We’ve been very happy since moving our daughter to STCS two years ago. She feels very successful academically. Great supportive teachers and staff. We’ve had a great middle school experience and we’re looking forward to her joining the new campus.

    Shari Hopkins Parent of 7th grader

  • 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 Tan. Being able to be a role model to all the young kids, having such a positive influence on this school, I couldn’t have done it without the help from Dr. Sippel and his amazing staff. And I appreciate everything that San Tan Charter School has done for me.

    Dante Gonzales Recent Graduate

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TEACHER SALARY STATISTICS

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 increase2.3%
Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2018 $39,384
Total percentage increase in average teacher salary since FY 2018 44%