About the School
Candeo Schools is a public charter school organization in Arizona, providing a classical liberal arts education to students in kindergarten through eighth grade across two campuses in Peoria and North Scottsdale. Founded in 2008 by Dr. Stephanie Musser, Candeo operates as a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring excellence and joy in education through traditional learning methods. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that includes literature, history, science, math, and character development. It is recognized as Arizona's only licensed Hillsdale College Curriculum School, and offers specialized programs such as Gifted & Talented and Singapore Math. Candeo Schools also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including seven sports, fostering a culture of achievement. With an enrollment of around 600 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, Candeo Schools is committed to high academic standards and college readiness.