Paideia Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)

Paideia Virtual Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(20-21)
<50%
32%
(20-21)
<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
n/a
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What grades does Paideia Virtual Academy offer ?
Paideia Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paideia Virtual Academy part of?
Paideia Virtual Academy is part of The Paideia Academies Inc (91250) School District.
In what neighborhood is Paideia Virtual Academy located?
Paideia Virtual Academy is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.

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