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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 2024 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 28,707 students in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
45 Schools
2,475 Schools
# Students
28,707 Students
1,138,545 Students
# Teachers
1,827 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 626 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
0.61
0.65
# American Indian Students
339 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
1,058 Students
34,064 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9,432 Students
531,885 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
47%
# Black Students
1,141 Students
63,778 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
15,245 Students
404,676 Students
% White Students
53%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
77 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,415 Students
44,308 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
346
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
1,943
80,016
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,905
79,729
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,027
82,835
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,935
82,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,058
82,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,015
83,727
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,959
84,540
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,252
88,450
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,248
92,000
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,506
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,490
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,429
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,594
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,599 is higher than the state median of $11,275. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,116 is higher than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$333 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$377 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,599
$11,275
Spending / Student
$13,116
$11,178
Best Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 712 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
| 561 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
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
Pinnacle High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,558 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,023 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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
| 444 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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
| 485 students
Rank: #99.
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: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #1010.
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) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #1111.
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
| 468 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 334 students
Rank: #1313.
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: K-6
| 558 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 502 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 549 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 521 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 363 students
Rank: #1818.
Explorer Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22401 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4200
Grades: 7-8
| 713 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 877 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 385 students
Rank: #2121.
Shadow Mountain High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2902 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #2222.
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
| 414 students
Rank: #2323.
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
| 403 students
Rank: #2424.
Paradise Valley High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,865 students
Rank: #2525.
Sunrise Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4960 E Acoma Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Grades: 7-8
| 468 students
Rank: #2626.
Mountain Trail Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2323 E Mountain Gate Pass
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4600
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4600
Grades: 7-8
| 658 students
Rank: #2727.
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: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #2828.
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: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #2929.
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
| 389 students
Rank: #3030.
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
| 321 students
Rank: #3131.
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
| 373 students
Rank: #3232.
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
| 540 students
Rank: #3333.
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
| 571 students
Rank: #3434.
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
| 560 students
Rank: #3535.
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
| 491 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District?
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District manages 45 public schools serving 28,707 students.
What is the rank of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District?
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District is ranked #171 out of 626 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District?
53% of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District?
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,116 is higher than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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