K-12 Schools

1. Apache Junction High School
   • Public school
   • Grades 9-12
   • Known for its career and technical education programs
2. Four Peaks Elementary School
   • Public school
   • Grades K-6
   • Highly rated for its supportive learning environment
3. Cactus Canyon Junior High School
   • Public school
   • Grades 7-8
   • Offers a comprehensive middle school education with various extracurricular activities

Colleges and Universities

While Apache Junction doesn’t have any major colleges or universities within its city limits, several notable institutions are located nearby:

1. Central Arizona College
   • Community college with multiple campuses, including one in Apache Junction
   • Offers associate degrees and certificate programs
2. Arizona State University
   • Large public research university with multiple campuses
   • Main campus in Tempe, about 30 miles from Apache Junction
   • Known for its innovation and wide range of academic programs
3. Mesa Community College
   • Two-year college in Mesa, about 15 miles from Apache Junction
   • Offers associate degrees and transfer programs