For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,312 students in Paradise Valley, AZ (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,066 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Paradise Valley, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%). Paradise Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
The top-ranked public schools in Paradise Valley, AZ are Cherokee Elementary School, Kiva Elementary School and Chaparral High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paradise Valley, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Paradise Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paradise Valley, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Kiva Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6911 E Mcdonald Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-2200
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,773 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Scottsdale Country Day School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10460 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 452-5777
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 452-5777
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Evit - Chaparral High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 945-1121
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 945-1121
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Paradise Valley, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6602 East Malcomb Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 951-0745
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 951-0745
Gr: K-6
10460 N. 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 348-1333
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 348-1333
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Paradise Valley, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Paradise Valley, AZ include Cherokee Elementary School, Kiva Elementary School and Chaparral High School. Paradise Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public schools are located in Paradise Valley?
6 public schools are located in Paradise Valley.
What percentage of students in Paradise Valley go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Paradise Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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