Home › Arizona › Maricopa County
Best Schools in Paradise Valley, AZ
Paradise Valley, AZ has 22 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 16,235 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Paradise Valley meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Paradise Valley, AZ
The top high schools in Paradise Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chaparral High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
2. Saguaro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
3. Arcadia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students
4. Camelback High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2238 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paradise Valley, AZ
The top middle schools in Paradise Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cocopah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
2. Ingleside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
3. Mohave Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
4. Madison #1 Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 913 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paradise Valley, AZ
The top elementary schools in Paradise Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
2. Kiva Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 527 Students
3. Cochise Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
4. Madison Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 687 Students
5. Hopi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 676 Students
6. Scottsdale Country Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Country Day School (91110) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 109 Students
7. Madison Rose Lane School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Elementary District (4270) • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 733 Students
8. Montessori Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori Academy Inc. (80011) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 142 Students
9. Echo Canyon K-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 320 Students
10. Biltmore Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creighton Elementary District (4263) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 544 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paradise Valley, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paradise Valley, AZ has a total population of 19,281 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Paradise Valley, 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 Paradise Valley, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paradise Valley, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paradise Valley, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Paradise Valley, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Paradise Valley, AZ
How many schools are in Paradise Valley, AZ?
Paradise Valley, AZ has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 16,235 students in total.
How do schools in Paradise Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Paradise Valley score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Paradise Valley meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Paradise 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Paradise Valley, AZ
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Paradise Valley
3 of 3 schools in Paradise Valley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Paradise Valley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.