For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,440 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 69% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Paradise Valley, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 81% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Kiva Elementary School
(Math: 72% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 945-1121
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 945-1121
Grades: K-8
| 152 students
Paradise Valley, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kachina Country Day School #1 (Closed 2008)
Charter School
6602 East Malcomb Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 951-0745
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 951-0745
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
10460 N. 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 348-1333
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 348-1333
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
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, AZ?
4 public elementary schools are located in Paradise Valley, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Valley, AZ?
Paradise Valley, AZ public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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