Boulder Creek Elementary School

22801 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 5% in AZ
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Boulder Creek Elementary School's student population of 587 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Motto
Cultivating World-Class Thinkers

School Rankings

Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder Creek Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#63 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
76%
34%
71%
40%
60-64%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
17%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
70%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boulder Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Boulder Creek Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Boulder Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Boulder Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Boulder Creek Elementary School?
587 students attend Boulder Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Boulder Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boulder Creek Elementary School?
Boulder Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boulder Creek Elementary School offer ?
Boulder Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boulder Creek Elementary School part of?
Boulder Creek Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
In what neighborhood is Boulder Creek Elementary School located?
Boulder Creek Elementary School is located in the Desert View Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 7 other public schools located in Desert View Village.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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