Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School serves the southeast area of Phoenix, AZ, covering approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located just 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (23-24)
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1989
School Rankings
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#254 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
21%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
66%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School is ranked #254 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Shadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School?
354 students attend Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School offer ?
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School part of?
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
In what neighborhood is Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School located?
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
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