Queen Creek Unified School District Continues to Grow With a Focus on Excellence and Opportunity

The Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) is proud to be a part of a community that continues to grow and thrive. Every year, more families choose QCUSD because they recognize the value of an excellent education, a safe and supportive environment, and a commitment to helping every student succeed. We are grateful for their trust, and we take that responsibility to heart.

Even as our district grows, our focus remains the same: providing high-quality academic programs, caring teachers and staff, and opportunities that prepare students for a bright future. It’s this shared commitment that has made QCUSD one of the fastest-growing and most respected districts in Arizona.

One of the most exciting examples of our growth is the opening of Mountain Trail Academy, our newest k–6 elementary school. Opening in July 2025, Mountain Trail Academy will offer a STEAM focus that challenges students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and engage deeply with their learning. It’s a beautiful, state-of-the-art campus, designed to inspire students and support their success from the moment they walk through the doors.

As our community grows, so does our commitment to offering more advanced learning opportunities for students at all levels. Newell Barney College Prep, our accelerated learning middle school, provides rigorous academic programs for motivated seventh and eighth grade students. 

Mountain Trail Academy and Newell Barney College Prep are just two of our fourteen schools that reflect the future of education in Queen Creek — innovative, student-centered, and built on strong academic foundations. As we open this new school, we remain committed to maintaining the close-knit, community feel that families love about QCUSD, even as we grow to serve more students.

Our district’s success would not be possible without the support of our families, staff, and the broader Queen Creek community. Together, we are building a school district that not only meets today’s needs but is ready for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.

At QCUSD, we believe that every student deserves the best we can offer — every day, in every classroom, in every school. We are excited about the future and proud to be growing together with our community.

We look forward to welcoming new families and continuing to build a strong future  together. At QCUSD, we are growing together — and the best is yet to come.