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Best Deer Valley Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 7,383 students in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Deer Valley are Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Union Park School and Stepping Stones Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Union Park School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Stepping Stones Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35812 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Gr: K-8 | 689 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Norterra Canyon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 W Maya Way
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Kaleidoscope School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16850 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 845-5983
Gr: K-8 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Village Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 W Morningside Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19801 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Paseo Hills School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3302 W Louise Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20402 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Gr: K-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Constitution Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18440 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
251 W Mohawk Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Cactus View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17602 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ include Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Union Park School and Stepping Stones Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix?
16 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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