North Ranch Elementary School

16406 N 61st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5% in AZ
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

North Ranch Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

North Ranch 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 North Ranch Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
#76 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
67%
34%
73%
40%
50-54%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
15%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
North Ranch Elementary School is ranked #76 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are North Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
North Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend North Ranch Elementary School?
479 students attend North Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of North Ranch Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Ranch Elementary School?
North Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Ranch Elementary School offer ?
North Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Ranch Elementary School part of?
North Ranch Elementary School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is North Ranch Elementary School located?
North Ranch 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 479 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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