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Santa Cruz Elementary District 28

Welcome to Santa Cruz Elementary District 28
Little Red School

Academics K–8 in one district, fostering excellence. No School Fridays!
Our Staff Highly qualified teachers and staff, dedicated to your child.
Curriculum High achievement and discipline standards. No school Fridays!
Our History Since 1921, over 100 years of educational excellence.
School Capacity Check enrollment for regular and special education programs.
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Home of the Mighty Mustangs

Ready Every Day

Greetings from Santa Cruz Elementary School District 28 in Nogales, Arizona! We are a public school district with a passion for educating students in a caring and safe learning environment. Our school has a dedicated faculty and staff, a supportive community, and a student body we’re proud of.

Thank you for your interest in Santa Cruz Elementary. We invite you to learn more about what makes us a great school.

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Truth In Taxation Hearing: Notice of Tax Increase

The Santa Cruz Elementary School District governing board will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed tax increase on July 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Elementary School District governing board room at 7 Duquesne Road, Nogales, AZ.

Our Mission

Santa Cruz Elementary District #28 provides a safe learning environment with high expectations and academic success for everyone; the district empowers students to be confident, knowledgeable, responsible, and productive citizens in a diverse, ever-changing world.

Teacher Salary Information

Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) §15-903(E), amended by Laws 2018. Ch. 285, §10, the district is required to publish the following information.