Sunrise Drive Elementary School
Catalina Foothills School District
Welcome to
Sunrise Drive
5301 E. Sunrise Drive | Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: 520-209-7900
Early Release Hours 8:00am - 1:30pm
K-AM: 8:00am - 11:00am
School Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Sunrise Drive Elementary is a vibrant, student-centered learning community and the home of Catalina Foothills School District’s Mandarin immersion program. Here, students bring learning to life through real-world experiences—whether building catapults, analyzing scientific data, or reporting the weather in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
We are proud to be a National Blue Ribbon School and an A+ School of Excellence!
Exciting things are blooming at Sunrise Drive—
don’t miss our upcoming events full of fun, learning, and celebration!
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September 4, 2026
Please join us for an informational session about what Proposition 320 means for the CFSD community and get the facts before you vote. Click or scan the flyer below to explore the Proposition 320 F...
September 2, 2026
Last spring, we asked you to nominate an outstanding CFSD education leader for the Tucson Values Teachers E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Award, sponsored by Raytheon. We are thrilled to share that four of CFSD's i...
August 26, 2026
Adam Harper's introduction to the ocean was a family fish market in the Sonoran Desert and a childhood spent watching nature documentaries. On August 17th, he boarded the E/V Nautilus in Guam as a ...
August 12, 2026
Video ceated by Julie Farbarik Before students walked through our doors this year, our staff across 8 schools came together for our All Staff Welcome and Service Recognition event — and what a way ...
In this video, we take you inside the Sunrise Drive Kindergarten, where young learners begin their journey in a dynamic and engaging educational environment. Discover how the kindergarten program fosters creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning through hands-on activities, personalized instruction, and a strong sense of community.
Chinese Immersion Parent Testimonial
Watch as Sunrise Drive Elementary students react with excitement and pride to the incredible news that their school has been named a National Blue Ribbon School! This prestigious recognition honors schools across the country for exceptional academic achievement—and it reflects much more than just test scores. It's a celebration of the spirit of learning that shines in every classroom.