For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,482 students in Paradise Valley, AZ. The top ranked public elementary schools in Paradise Valley, AZ are Cherokee Elementary School, Kiva Elementary School and Scottsdale Country Day School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paradise Valley, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paradise Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Paradise Valley, AZ (2025)
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 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
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 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
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 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 34%
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 elementary schools in Paradise Valley, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paradise Valley, AZ include Cherokee Elementary School, Kiva Elementary School and Scottsdale Country Day School. Paradise Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paradise Valley?
4 public elementary schools are located in Paradise Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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