For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,355 students in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Scottsdale, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Paradise Valley Village are Desert Shadows Elementary School, Copper Canyon Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Scottsdale, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Scottsdale, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 52% | 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
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Scottsdale, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Scottsdale, AZ include Desert Shadows Elementary School, Copper Canyon Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Scottsdale?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Scottsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Scottsdale?
the neighborhood of Paradise Valley Village, Scottsdale public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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