Desert Mirage Elementary School
8605 W. Maryland Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
Phone: (623) 772-2550
Fax: (623) 872-8401

Start Time - 7:30 am | Dismissal - 2:30 pm | Early Release - 12:00 pm 

Desert Mirage Academy of Architecture & Design is a dynamic learning community built upon our motto of: One School, One Family. Established in 1993, and serving approximately 750 scholars from preschool through 8th grade, we offer rigorous project-based learning with a specialized focus on architecture and design.

Rooted in social-emotional growth, our academy aligns learning with the Portrait of the Graduate, developing critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovative designers skilled in technology, collaboration, and communication.

Through strong relationships with families, community, and industry partners—such as Orcutt|Winslow Architecture Firm—our scholars engage in real-world learning, preparing them to be future-ready leaders. With programs like FUSE, we cultivate creativity, collaboration, and innovation, shaping the architects and designers of tomorrow.

Mission: Desert Mirage Academy of Architecture & Design empowers the next generation of creative, culturally conscious, critical thinkers and problem solvers.

Vision: The mission of Desert Mirage Academy of Architecture & Design is to promote scholars' academic, social-emotional, and independent growth through rigorous project-based learning opportunities.

Motto: One School One Family

Our Goals:

• Teachers will embed rich, project-based learning opportunities aligned with AZ State Standards and Pendergast District approved curriculum.
• Strategic collaboration with community partners, industry leaders and sponsors to enrich the educational learning experiences of our Desert Mirage scholars.
• Through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), our scholars are provided with opportunities to engage in explicit social emotional learning (SEL). This learning helps build the foundation that supports scholars in their interpersonal relationships and academic success.