Kaleidoscope School

16850 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kaleidoscope School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kaleidoscope School's student population of 296 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Kaleidoscope School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaleidoscope School is 0.61, 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)
#672 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
34%
40-44%
40%
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
54%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
(22-23)
28.7%
41.2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaleidoscope School's ranking?
Kaleidoscope School is ranked #672 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kaleidoscope School?
296 students attend Kaleidoscope School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kaleidoscope School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaleidoscope School?
Kaleidoscope School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kaleidoscope School offer ?
Kaleidoscope School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaleidoscope School part of?
Kaleidoscope School is part of Kaleidoscope School (1000164) School District.
In what neighborhood is Kaleidoscope School located?
Kaleidoscope School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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