Excellent Educational Opportunities is a Strategic Priority in Surprise, Arizona, and there are many schools in and near Surprise available ranging from Premier Award-Winning Graduate Schools and 4 Year Residential Universities, Community Colleges, Adult and Career Education, Public Schools, Charter Schools, Pre-Schools, the Surprise City Academy, Tutors, Public and Private Educational Enrichment Programs, and Consulting Companies that offer a range of Career and Technical Training and Certifications.
List of Higher Education Opportunities (Surprise Based in Bold) and Distance from Surprise City Hall – More Details Below Lists
HIgher Education and Graduate Schools
- Ottawa University – Arizona in Surprise (OUAZ) Residential Campus – 312 feet
- Midwestern University (MWU) Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Healthcare in Glendale – 13 miles
- Arizona Christian University (ACU) in Glendale – 13 miles
- Arizona State University – (ASU West Campus) in Glendale – 14 miles
- Grand Canyon University (GCU) in Phoenix – 17 miles
- Thunderbird School of Global Management at ASU in Phoenix – 22 miles
- Arizona State University – (ASU Main Campus) in Tempe – 29 miles
- University of Arizona (UA) – College of Medicine in Phoenix – 29 miles
- University of Advancing Technology (UAT) in Tempe – 39 miles
- Embrey-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Prescott – 100 miles
- Northern Arizona University (NAU) in Flagstaff – 141 miles
- University of Arizona (UA Main Campus) – Tucson – 143 miles
Community Colleges (Traditionally 2 Year Colleges – Some Converting to 4 Year)
- Rio Salado College – Maricopa Community Colleges Online Program – 0 feet – Online
- Estrella Mountain Community College – Goodyear – 11 miles
- Glendale Community College – Glendale – 12 miles
- Phoenix College – Phoenix – 21 miles
- Gateway Community College – 33 miles
- Maricopa Community Colleges (System of 10 Colleges) – 37 miles
Adult, Career, and Technical Education
- Surprise City Academy – 0 Feet – On City Hall Campus
- West-MEC – Northwest Campus in Surprise – 2 miles
- Rio Salado College (RSC) Lifelong Learning Center in Surprise – 3 miles
Primary and Secondary Education – Public, Charter, Private, and Home School
- Dysart Schools – Local Public District
- Nadaburg Schools – Local Public District
- Legacy Traditional School
- Paradise District Office
- Calibre Academy
- Arizona Charter Academy
- Freedom Traditional Academy – Dysart
- Highland Prep
- Rosefield Charter Elementary (Imagine)
- Imagine Prep Middle and High School
- E-Institute Surprise
- Archway Classical Academy / Trivium Preparatory Academy (Great Hearts) in Goodyear – 12 miles
- Basis Peoria – 12 miles
- Basis Primary in Peoria – 13 miles
- Black Mountain Science Academy A Montessori Preschool and Elementary Program
- Homeschooling Support Groups – please comment on contact form if you would like to be on list
Ottawa University – Arizona in Surprise
“Founded in 1865, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment and service to God and humanity as a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry.
Ottawa University is a comprehensive, not-for-profit educational institution, serving more than 4,000 students through its residential campuses in Ottawa, Kan., and Surprise, Ariz., and adult campuses in Overland Park, Kan.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Brookfield, Wis.; as well as online.” – Source: Home | Ottawa University
OUAZ List of Academic Programs
OUAZ List of Varsity Sports
Online and Evening Programs
OUAZ TV News Story about the University Partnership with the City of Surprise
Dysart Schools – Primary and Secondary Education
Dysart Schools is the 9th Largest School District
Dysart Schools Centennial Year in Review
“The Dysart Unified School District is an exciting, vibrant, and growing community of nearly 24,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County.
The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program.
The district has been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, the NCA Model School District Award, NSBA Technology Spotlight Award, and is home to a national elementary school principal of the year and an Arizona teacher of the year.
The Dysart School District is dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community.
Ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of the mission and vision. Dysart schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards.
Opportunities include full day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs.
Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success.
Mission
The Dysart Governing Board worked collaboratively with district stakeholders to develop a Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan that guides the work of the district in support of student success.
The mission of Dysart Unified School District is to create a safe, diversified and engaging learning environment where every student attains academic excellence and is empowered to achieve life-long success.
Through relevant and challenging curriculum, expanded learning opportunities and collaborative partnerships, our students will be:
- effective communicators
- critical and creative thinkers
- informed problem solvers and decision makers
- responsible leaders
- productive citizens
- Every student in all schools will be prepared with the knowledge and skills to achieve college and career success.
- Dysart Unified School District will recruit, train and retain a highly qualified staff to cultivate a culture of student success.
- The Dysart Unified School District culture will consistently be reflective of a safe and secure environment for all stakeholders.
- The Dysart Unified School District will identify and maximize available resources to support student success.”
Source: www.dysart.org
Dysart Schools Spending Report
In the State of Arizona, the Arizona Auditor General publishes an Annual Report on School Districts. The Dysart Annual Spending Report can be found online here.
Arizona Accountability System Letter Grades
“Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-241 requires the Arizona Department of Education, subject to final adoption by the State Board of Education, to develop an annual achievement profile for every public school in the state based on an A through F scale.
The system measures year to year student academic growth, proficiency on English language arts, math and science, the proficiency and academic growth of English language learners, indicators that an elementary student is ready for success in high school and that high school students are ready to succeed in a career or higher education and high school graduation rates.”
Source Dysart Schools Website and where you can also find all of the Results by School.
Dysart School District Boundary Information and Maps
Enrollment including OPEN Enrollment Availability
West-MEC
Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) is a public school district which provides career training programs for both adult and high school students. Certifications and licensure at our adult education center open the doors to economic independence and a fulfilling, in-demand career.
West-MEC CTE programs provide students opportunities to earn college credit and industry credentials.
West-MEC’s 3,685 square mile district boundary covers the northern and western cities of Maricopa County, providing quality career and technical education programs at four campuses.
West-MEC Northwest Campus in Surprise
A Faster Way Forward via West-MEC
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