Welcome to Great Expectations Academy! We are a tuition free K-8 public charter school located in Sahuarita, Arizona. GEA opened its doors to students in 1999, and since then we have strived to offer quality education with a strong focus on literacy and the arts.

We offer small class sizes for a more learning-friendly atmosphere, and strong parent involvement and support. All of our teachers are Highly Qualified. We are also home to award-winning bands, performing arts and full music program, and special education programs.

Our Mission
Great Expectations Academy is dedicated to the preparation of students to become competent, literate, productive citizens. It is a learning community of students and adults who value collegiality, trust and confidence, caring, humor and open communication. This mission will be accomplished through individualized, accelerated learning, with high expectations for all.

Tax Credit
A tax credit allows you to direct where your tax money is spent. Arizona taxpayers can make up to a $400 contribution to Great Expectations Academy to support extracurricular activities. Married couples filing jointly may make a $400 contribution and individual taxpayers can donate up to $200. Arizona Tax Law allows taxpayers a tax credit on their Arizona Tax Return when they make a donation to help a local school.

Your donation may also qualify as a charitable contribution on your Federal Tax form. You need not have a child at Great Expectations Academy to support our efforts. Keep your tax dollars in our own community and support our children. Tax credit donations may be mailed to or dropped off at the school through April 15 for the 2015 tax year.