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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public elementary schools serving 15,286 students in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
45 Schools
1,644 Schools
# Students
27,034 Students
761,365 Students
# Teachers
1,754 Teachers
33,884 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 631 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Graduation Rate
88%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
321 Students
37,923 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
1,104 Students
26,420 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
9,150 Students
360,618 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
47%
# Black Students
1,093 Students
44,373 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
13,880 Students
254,564 Students
% White Students
52%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
60 Students
2,710 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,426 Students
34,724 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
492
18,007
# Students in K Grade:
1,748
73,126
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,849
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,895
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,842
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,954
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,905
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,959
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,962
67,887
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,961
68,279
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,421
9,715
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,323
10,079
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,354
10,225
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,369
12,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,317 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,927 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$333 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$377 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,317
$11,421
Spending / Student
$13,927
$11,323
Best Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12990 N 75th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Grades: PK-7
| 650 students
Rank: #44.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22801 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 587 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16406 N 61st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wildfire Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3997 E Lockwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4300
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #77.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6724 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 441 students
Rank: #88.
Sky Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3300 E. Sky Crossing Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 561 students
Rank: #99.
Desert Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5902 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #1010.
Grayhawk Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7525 E Grayhawk Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Rank: #1111.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3303 E Utopia Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 509 students
Rank: #1212.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #1313.
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7690 E Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1414.
Mercury Mine Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9640 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #1515.
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6010 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #1616.
Desert Shadows Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5858 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #1717.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5125 E Marilyn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #1818.
Pvonline
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Rank: #1919.
Desert Cove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11020 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #2020.
Whispering Wind Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15844 N 43rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #2121.
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19801 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #2222.
Hidden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1919 E Sharon Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #2323.
Larkspur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 E Larkspur Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Rank: #2424.
Sunset Canyon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2727 E Siesta Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5100
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #2525.
Indian Bend Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3633 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 572 students
Rank: #2626.
Campo Bello Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 E Contention Mine Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 612 students
Rank: #2727.
Cactus View Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17602 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 528 students
Rank: #2828.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Grades: K-12
| 175 students
Rank: #2929.
Echo Mountain Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1811 E Michigan Ave # 3
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5500
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5500
Grades: PK-3
| 499 students
Rank: #3030.
Shea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2728 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Grades: 5-8
| 481 students
Rank: #3131.
Echo Mountain Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1811 E Michigan Ave # 3
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5600
Grades: 4-6
| 345 students
Rank: #3232.
Palomino Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15833 N 29th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2800
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2800
Grades: PK-3
| 590 students
Rank: #3333.
Palomino Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15815 N 29th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2900
Grades: 4-6
| 389 students
Rank: #3434.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
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