Best Schools in Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ
Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ has 85 public schools (22 high, 12 middle, 48 elementary) serving 56,769 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Deer Valley meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ
The top high schools in Deer Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Preparatory High School
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Choice Academies Inc. (90138) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 57 Students
2. Mountain Ridge High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2771 Students
3. Sandra Day O'connor High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2567 Students
4. Pinnacle High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
5. Cactus Shadows High School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
6. Horizon High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students
7. Paradise Valley High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1874 Students
8. Thunderbird High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1540 Students
9. Greenway High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
10. Deer Valley High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1637 Students
Best Middle Schools in Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ
The top middle schools in Deer Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Explorer Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 678 Students
2. Desert Shadows Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 Students
3. Hillcrest Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 899 Students
4. Mountain Trail Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 680 Students
5. Sunrise Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 433 Students
6. Sonoran Trails Middle School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
7. Mountain Sky Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 713 Students
8. Desert Sky Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 648 Students
9. Desert Foothills Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 632 Students
10. Deer Valley Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ
The top elementary schools in Deer Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
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Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc. (4306) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 685 Students
2. Desert Trails Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students
3. Adams Traditional Academy
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Choice Academies Inc. (90138) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 601 Students
4. Fireside Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 730 Students
5. Sky Crossing Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 509 Students
6. Boulder Creek Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students
7. Legend Springs Elementary
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 666 Students
8. Copper Canyon Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students
9. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
10. Wildfire Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 457 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 182,573 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ
How many schools are in Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ?
Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ has 85 public schools: 22 high schools, 12 middle schools and 48 elementary schools, serving 56,769 students in total.
How do schools in Deer Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 85 schools in Deer Valley score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Deer Valley meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Deer Valley?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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