- Arizona "Excelling" School
A Rated
by the State of Arizona
Happy Valley School consistently ranks among the top charter schools in Arizona — a distinction earned by our students, families, and staff.
About our school
Why Happy Valley School?
Happy Valley School is an Arizona “Excelling” A Rated school – a distinction we owe to our hardworking students, parents, and staff.
We are a Back-to-Basics, tuition-free public charter school in Peoria, Arizona, proudly serving students from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Since opening our doors in August 2000, we have been committed to delivering a private school quality education at no cost to families.
Our students’ academic scores are publicly compared to other schools in Arizona on the Arizona Department of Education website – and we’re proud of where we stand.
Included at No Charge
A Tuition-Free Education That Doesn't Cut Corners
At Happy Valley School, families never have to choose between quality and affordability. Here’s what’s included at no charge:
- Full-day Kindergarten
- Bus transportation
- Access to the Federal Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program (for those who qualify)
A fee applies for Before and After School Daycare and select after-school programs.
A
Rated
K-8
Grades
25+
Years
Free
Tuition
Community voices
What Our Families Are Saying
"The discipline and respect. I like the character training and I feel my child is safe — someone is really taking care of him all day."
Happy Valley School Parent
“We enrolled our son at Happy Valley School in kindergarten in 2021, and it has been an incredible experience for our family. He has always been appropriately challenged academically and has developed strong reading, writing, and math skills. As a parent, what I appreciate most is that he spends his day in an environment where respect, kindness, and character matter. I also love that learning is centered on teacher instruction, books, and meaningful engagement rather than constant screen time.”
4th Grade Parent
“I want to say thank you for another great school year at HV! Both my boys are doing great under the care of you and your staff. My wife and I are very grateful for your leadership, kind strength and overwhelming positivity and optimism.”
1st and 4th Grade Parent
“I am so very grateful for the 6 amazing years spent at HV. I can't thank you enough for helping my kids achieve academic success. I am truly grateful.”
2nd and 5th Grade Parent
“We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude and sincere appreciation to you and your wonderful teaching staff. Your support and kindness has played a vital role in helping our daughters at Happy Valley School. From the very first day, you and your team embraced our three daughters with care, love and respect. Through your dedication and compassion, you have shown them true affection and appreciation, and as a result, you planted in their hearts a deep love for the school, its teachers, staff and students. They always speak fondly of you all, and Happy Valley School will always hold a special place in their hearts.”
Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th Grade Parent
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