Although there is no substitute for an on-site visit to the school to talk with principals and teachers, there is a significant amount of information about Arizona’s schools on the Internet. You can obtain information on public and charter schools, such as; test scores, school ratings, state academic standards and educational resources. Visit www.ade.state.az.us for more information. The ADRE advises: “Call the school district serving the subdivision to determine whether nearby schools are accepting new students. Some school districts, especially in the northwest part of the greater Phoenix area, have placed a cap on enrollment. You may find that your children cannot attend the school nearest you and may even be transported to another community.” www.azre.gov/PUBLIC_INFO/Documents/Property_Buyer_Checklist.html