Paradise Education Center

The Center for Educational Excellence (CEE) is a distinguished K-8 charter school and private preschool located in Tempe, Arizona, with a strong commitment to academic excellence and character development. Celebrating 29 years of operation, CEE is recognized as an 'A' rated school by the Arizona Department of Education, providing a safe and nurturing environment for students to thrive and progress at their own pace. With a focus on maintaining limited class sizes and employing highly qualified teachers, CEE offers an accelerated curriculum complemented by diverse extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. The school fosters a supportive community of staff, volunteers, and parents, ensuring a holistic educational experience for all students in the Valley, including those from Kyrene, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, and Phoenix Elementary School Districts. Generated from the website

Located in El Mirage, Ariz., Thompson Ranch Elementary School serves students in grades kindergarten through five and is part of the Dysart Unified School District. Its curriculum includes various subjects, including social studies, science, math and foreign and native language; reading, writing, listening and speaking. The school offers health and physical education, music, dance, drama and arts programs. It offers a wide variety of sports, including flag football, soccer, tennis, softball and volleyball. The school comprises a library and media center, cafeteria, health office, and lost and found center. It offers various programs that include after school, incentive and character development, and a parent-teacher association.