About Us
Mission & Values
A tuition-free bilingual K-5 public charter school serving the Nogales community.
A tuition-free bilingual K-5 public charter school serving the Nogales community.
Colegio Petite Elementary is a tuition-FREE, STEM-focused public charter school located in the heart of Mesa's Falcon District at 2929 E McKellips Rd. We are a safe, small school where your child becomes successful—in and beyond elementary school. Serving grades K-5, we are proud members of Leona Group Schools and are Cognia accredited.
To provide a bilingual K-5 environment that will leverage the linguistic competence of the community and develop social emotional skills through a rigorous, dual language program to meet the needs of the whole child in a global society.
Students will develop linguistic, academic and emotional proficiency in two languages.
At Colegio Petite, we believe that ALL students can succeed. Our caring teachers foster creativity and exploration in classrooms where collaboration and respect are the foundation of everything we do.
We are a safe, small school where your child becomes successful—in and beyond elementary school. With our STEM-focused curriculum, two makerspaces, 1:1 technology, and award-winning PBIS program, we provide learning that's relevant and personalized. I invite you to visit our campus and experience the Colegio Petite difference firsthand. #GoLions
School Leader
Our commitment to students, families, and our community.
We put the needs of our students first when we make decisions.
We build positive relationships with all students, because they are necessary to facilitate learning.
We hold high expectations for all students - and provide the support they need to reach them.
We promote understanding and respect for all people and cultures.
We understand that all children learn in different ways and at different rates - and we act accordingly.
We redirect misbehavior with dignity and keep things positive.
We know specials matter: Arts, physical education, global celebrations, and community projects keep our students balanced.
We own our performance and use data transparently to evaluate our practices and improve them.
We love our teachers, so we provide them with the professional development, support, and resources they need to be amazing.
We value our parents as partners and know our students benefit when all stakeholders are genuinely engaged.
Meeting national standards for educational quality and continuous improvement
Authorized by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
A trusted network of charter schools serving Arizona communities since 1996
Member of a nationwide network supporting charter school excellence
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