Sunrise Elementary School

Yuma, AZ 85367

Phone: (928) 502-8800
Fax: (928) 502-8787
District: Yuma Elementary District

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GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG • 651 students

Sunrise Elementary School, a public school located in Yuma, AZ, serves grades PK-5 & Ungraded in the Yuma Elementary District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Sunrise Elementary School is a public school located in Yuma, AZ. 651 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.

School Ratings

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Test Scores 2/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Arizona Academic Standards Assessment data from Arizona Department of Education, and using 2025 Arizona Science Field Test data from Arizona Department of Education.
Student Growth 2/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Arizona Department of Education.

Posted: November 30, 2025

My experience with this school has been wonderful. Teachers and staff are friendly and communication is always on key when it comes to your student.

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Posted: October 8, 2025

Do not send your children here! The staff are well below average, and they do not care about your child's success.

Posted: May 27, 2020

There are some great teachers however others do not seem to incorporate any teamwork with other teachers on their team.

Posted: May 27, 2020

Posted: May 27, 2020

The principal at this school tries to intimidate parents with the use of the school resource police Officer. Does not promote teamwork, and you will be ousted if you “don’t fit in”.

Posted: May 27, 2020

Posted: May 27, 2020

We had an issue with teachers bullying the students and also not taking care of incidents that require immediate action.

Posted: May 27, 2020

I was disturbed that there are leaders in the position like the principal who do not have any leadership skills, people skills, and are afraid to change to adapting skills. The principal shows favoritism towards new teachers who want to succeed, and especially if you are not the same race. Issues that dealt with racism were brought to her attention and no action was taken other than retribution toward the person who brought the issues to light.

Posted: May 27, 2020

Posted: September 20, 2017

Posted: September 20, 2017

They care about students, always collaborate together to help meet students needs.

Posted: September 20, 2017

This is seen across grade levels and in the schools' environment and culture.

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Posted: September 20, 2017

Experience has been great as a parent . My child has had compassionate teachers that have helped her maximize her learning. She has never had bullying incidents at this . All teachers care about each student's learning.

Posted: May 23, 2014

Amazing School. I loved the Staff. They have a great Music art and P.E. program. They have excellent teachers that place the student at there correct mental capacity. Even there Cafeteria food is good.

Posted: January 23, 2013

As a former elementary educator, my child was at this school for less than 2 weeks before I withdrew from the system. The class sizes are huge, especially in a kindergarten classroom. There is not enough supervision at lunch and lunch recess. Bullying is a major issue and without supervision there is no possible way to address it. The homework is inaproporate, it is busy work and way too much of it, I would never send any of my children to this school ever again.

Posted: August 19, 2012

I like Sunrise Elementry School. My son is now in the 4th grade and I have been impressed with all of his teachers. They are dedicated. Thank you Sunrise staff!!!

Posted: March 17, 2012

NOT happy with this school. The teacher demands 100% perfection out of first graders and marks their behavior on red if they forget something, or mispell a word on their homework. My child is so stressed out and stays up worrying at night about his homework and performance. there are alot of mean kids here, there is bullying going on and they get away with a warning "yellow" for physically hurting other students. The morale is low here, theres little parental involvement, Disappointed with the food, the outdoor P.E. and the near non-existant playground. I've never seen any of the other first grade teachers smile. Staff don't seem to be happy. I have seen them yell at thechildren. The school seems to be very performance driven rather than student focused and driven. This school is a huge disappointment from the charter school we came from. We will be transferring at the end of this year.

Posted: December 25, 2011

I love Sunrise Elementary School. The Staff is all terrific and the parents are very involved. My son is now in the 3rd grade and I have been impressed with all of his teachers. They are kind and dedicated. They all seem to go the extra mile to make sure that my son is happy and learning! I have been extremely impressed. Even the campus layout is warm and friendly. I like the "neighborhood style," pods for the different grades. The playground equipment is good and the ladies in the cafeteria provide a meal with a smile. I have been very impressed with the field trips, science, art and P.E.programs. The hands on experiance that my son is getting is invaluable. Thank you Sunrise Elementary for not losing my little guy in the shuffle and always striving to give him an excellent education! I am greatful to be getting a private school quality education for just the cost of my tax dollars. :-)

Posted: December 1, 2010

My children are currently have Mrs. Trevino and Mrs. Young and I have to honestly say that these are one of the best teachers that my children have had. Mrs. Trevino has been very patient and is a great asset to my daughter. Mrs. Young has been absolutely wonder to my son who has recently been diagnosed with Autism. I wish that my youngest child could go to school here, because I know that he would absolutely love it!

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# Name Type City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Foothills Neighborhood/Subdivision Yuma AZ 2 mi
2 Ocotillo Heights Neighborhood/Subdivision Yuma AZ 4.3 mi
3 Belleza Subdivision Neighborhood/Subdivision Yuma AZ 9.7 mi
4 Kerley Ranch Estates Neighborhood/Subdivision Yuma AZ 9.7 mi
5 Victoria Meadows Neighborhood/Subdivision Yuma AZ 10.7 mi
# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
Base Distance
Yuma MCAS 8.3 mi.
Yuma Proving Ground 13.7 mi.
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