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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District

15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032-4441
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (602) 449-2000
www.pvschools.net

Top Rankings

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 34 public elementary schools serving 16,299 students in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
45 Schools
1,647 Schools
# Students
28,707 Students
770,737 Students
# Teachers
1,827 Teachers
34,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 627 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#176 out of 631 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
77%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District and public school graduation rate of AZ by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.66
# American Indian Students
339 Students
37,246 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
1,058 Students
24,765 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9,432 Students
356,530 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
46%
# Black Students
1,141 Students
43,904 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
15,245 Students
273,171 Students
% White Students
53%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
77 Students
2,833 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,415 Students
32,505 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
346
13,951
# Students in K Grade:
1,943
79,995
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,905
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,027
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,935
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,058
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,015
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,959
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,252
68,988
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,248
71,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,506
9,447
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,490
9,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,429
9,219
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,594
10,817
# Ungraded Students:
-
433

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,599 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,116 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue (20-21)
$333 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart display total revenue of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending (20-21)
$377 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart display total spending of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$11,599
$11,274
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student (20-21)
$13,116
$11,177
This chart display average spending per public school student in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 712 students
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12990 N 75th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Grades: PK-7
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22801 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 575 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16406 N 61st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wildfire Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3997 E Lockwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 485 students
Rank: #77.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6724 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
Rank: #88.
Sky Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3300 E. Sky Crossing Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #99.
Desert Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5902 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #1010.
Grayhawk Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7525 E Grayhawk Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
Rank: #1111.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3303 E Utopia Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4400
Grades: K-6
| 558 students
Rank: #1212.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
Rank: #1313.
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7690 E Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: #1414.
Mercury Mine Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9640 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 521 students
Rank: #1515.
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6010 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
Rank: #1616.
Desert Shadows Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5858 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #1717.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5125 E Marilyn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #1818.
Pvonline
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Grades: K-12
| 414 students
Rank: #1919.
Desert Cove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11020 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #2020.
Whispering Wind Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15844 N 43rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7300
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #2121.
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19801 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-5700
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #2222.
Hidden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1919 E Sharon Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 389 students
Rank: #2323.
Larkspur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 E Larkspur Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Rank: #2424.
Sunset Canyon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 E Siesta Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: #2525.
Indian Bend Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3633 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 540 students
Rank: #2626.
Campo Bello Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 E Contention Mine Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 571 students
Rank: #2727.
Cactus View Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17602 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: #2828.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Grades: K-12
| 491 students
Rank: #2929.
Echo Mountain Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 E Michigan Ave # 3
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5500
Grades: PK-3
| 533 students
Rank: #3030.
Shea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2728 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3500
Grades: 5-8
| 520 students
Rank: #3131.
Echo Mountain Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 E Michigan Ave # 3
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5600
Grades: 4-6
| 377 students
Rank: #3232.
Palomino Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15833 N 29th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2800
Grades: PK-3
| 502 students
Rank: #3333.
Palomino Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15815 N 29th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2900
Grades: 4-6
| 421 students
Rank: #3434.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 45 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 28,707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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