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Welcome To Rice Elementary School, An 'A+' School With The Arizona Education Foundation!

What Makes Rice So Special?

Robert J.C. Rice Elementary blends premier academic choice with cutting-edge environmental responsibility. As a proud neighborhood school, we offer families a choice between our Classic and Chandler Traditional Academy (CTA) educational tracks. Our state-of-the-art campus is built around sustainability, featuring energy-saving green infrastructure and a hands-on outdoor learning garden that teaches students environmental stewardship. Driven by our PBIS core values—respectful, inclusive, safe, and engaged—Rice Elementary provides a nurturing, forward-thinking environment where student character and academic excellence thrive side by side.

Rice Students work together to harvest items from the garden

Sustainability
Program

Cultrivating Green Futures

Rice Elementary’s Sustainable Schools program integrates internet-controlled energy management, natural skylighting, and an outdoor learning garden, providing students with hands-on nutrition education and a front-row seat to environmental stewardship.

Art
Masterpiece

Exploring Student Creativity
Through Art

The Art Masterpiece program at Rice Elementary connects students with art, culture, and creativity through engaging lessons and hands-on projects led by dedicated parent and community volunteers.

A group photo of elementary school students sitting in a circle working on applications.

PBIS Program
At Rice

Shaping Positive Outcomes

Rice Elementary’s PBIS program uses a proven, three-tiered framework to create a positive, predictable school environment, helping all students achieve their academic and social goals through evidence-based support systems.