School Information
About Sunset Ridge

Sunset Ridge Elementary School
8490 W. Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
Phone: (623) 772-2730
Fax: (623) 877-4935
Start Time - 8:45 am | Dismissal - 3:45 pm | Early Release - 1:15 pm
Sunset Ridge Elementary is a kindergarten - 8th grade school located in Glendale, AZ. We are proud to offer a Digital Communication Academy that focuses on preparing learners to communicate effectively in a digital world. Each grade level has a focus on learning and building skills including, internet safety, ethics, publication, conferencing, publishing, and much more. Additionally, we offer opportunities such as eSports, Athletics, Clubs, Art, Music, and PE. Our school also participates in Project FUSE, where students have access to a project-based STEAM environment to foster innovation and creativity in solving real world problems.
Our Mission:
Sunset Ridge is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience through high-quality, relevant instruction, and strong partnerships with families and our community. Through career exploration, technical skill development, professional communication, creative expression, innovation, and a strong foundation in ethics and digital citizenship, we empower confident, motivated learners who communicate effectively and thrive in an ever-changing world.
Our Vision: To empower excellence and success within a positive, highly-effective learning community.
Our Goals:
- Provide all learners with a stellar learning experience to give them the knowledge and skills needed to excel in life
- Provide a safe learning environment where children feel empowered and motivated to learn
- Provide extra-curricular activities to provide students with opportunities to grow outside of the classroom.
- Develop soft skills such as teamwork, collaboration and an openness to different perspectives and cultures
Sunset Ridge Elementary School Enrichment Opportunities
Student Learning & Wellness
- Art Class
- ASU Digital Prep Classes
- English Language Development Support
- Field Trips
- Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students
- Gifted Education
- K-3 Reading Interventionist
- K-8 Academic Coach
- Makerspace
- Music Class
- Physical Education Class
- Project Based Learning (PBL)
- Read Better Be Better
- Reading Intervention
- Rigorous Curriculum
- School Counselor
- School-Home Communication Platform
- School Psychologist
- School-Wide PBIS
- One-to-one technology devices
- 4th-8th grade FUSE Lab
Clubs
- Art
- Choir
- Chief Science Officers (CSO)
- Drum and Lyre Corps
- Math Challenge
- National Junior Honor Society
- Podcasting
- Read Better Be Better
- Robotics
- Student Council
- Yearbook
Sports
- Boys and Girls Basketball
- Boys and Girl Track
- Co-Ed Cheer
- Co-Ed Flag Football
- Co-Ed Soccer
- Co-Ed Volleyball
- eSports
