Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pinnacle Peak Preparatory ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory's student population of 477 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinnacle Peak Preparatory is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
79%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinnacle Peak Preparatory's ranking?
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory is ranked #211 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Pinnacle Peak Preparatory often compared to?
Pinnacle Peak Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Grayhawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pinnacle Peak Preparatory?
477 students attend Pinnacle Peak Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pinnacle Peak Preparatory students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinnacle Peak Preparatory?
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Peak Preparatory offer ?
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pinnacle Peak Preparatory part of?
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Pinnacle Peak Preparatory located?
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory is located in the Desert View Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 7 other public schools located in Desert View Village.
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