For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 240 students in Paradise Valley, AZ. The top-ranked public middle schools in Paradise Valley, AZ are Scottsdale Country Day School and Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paradise Valley, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Paradise Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Paradise Valley, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 middle schools in Paradise Valley, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paradise Valley, AZ include Scottsdale Country Day School and Montessori Academy. Paradise Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public middle schools are located in Paradise Valley?
2 public middle schools are located in Paradise Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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