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San Tan Charter School offers three distinct K–12 programs—Montessori, Gifted Scholar Prep, and Mainstream—each designed to support your child’s unique learning journey and personal growth.
Explore our signature academic and enrichment programs, organized by grade level to help you find the right fit for your child.
San Tan Charter School’s Preschool program provides a warm, nurturing environment where young learners begin their educational journey. Rooted in Montessori principles, our preschool emphasizes independence, hands-on exploration, and social development.
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At San Tan Charter School, small class sizes mean every student gets personalized attention and support tailored to their unique needs. Our hands-on approach fosters real outcomes—academic success, personal growth, and meaningful community connections. We’re committed to developing learners who are confident, compassionate, and ready for the future.
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.
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• San Tan’s Montessori program serves students from preschool through 6th grade in a calm, student-centered environment. It emphasizes independence, hands-on learning, and multi-age classrooms. Students work at their own pace using Montessori materials, with teachers acting as guides. The focus is on developing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally.
• The Gifted program at San Tan is designed for gifted students who qualify through academic or cognitive assessments. It offers accelerated instruction, project-based learning, and enrichment opportunities. Students are grouped with peers of similar abilities and challenged through critical thinking and deep exploration of content.
• San Tan’s Mainstream program serves students in kindergarten through 6 grade with a structured, standards-based curriculum. Teachers provide whole-group and small-group instruction with built-in supports and enrichment, and differentiation. The program focuses on strong academic foundations while encouraging social growth, daily PE, and well-rounded development.
At San Tan Charter, choosing the right program depends on your child’s unique learning style and needs. Our Montessori program is best for students who thrive in calm, hands-on environments where they can work independently and at their own pace, with guidance from a teacher who supports their curiosity and social-emotional growth.
The Gifted program is designed for gifted learners who crave challenge, think critically, and benefit from accelerated instruction alongside peers with similar academic drive.
Meanwhile, our Mainstream program offers a structured, standards-based curriculum with whole-group instruction, small-group support, and a balanced focus on academic and social development—ideal for students who do well with routine and a consistent pace. Each pathway is designed to support students in becoming confident, capable learners in the environment that suits them best.
Absolutely! We encourage transitions to happen at the end of an academic year. If needed during the school year, you would work directly with the site administration team.
Besides full-day Kindergarten, all of our programs are tuition-free. An extension fee is collected for each program annually which helps support a robust electives department. For Full-Day Kindergarten, our tuition is $300/month. Half-Day Kindergarten is free.
