Best Schools in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, AZ
Paradise Valley, Phoenix, AZ has 70 public schools (13 high, 11 middle, 37 elementary) serving 39,635 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, 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, Phoenix, AZ
The top high schools in Paradise Valley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Basis Phoenix
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91280) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 744 Students
2. Aaec - Paradise Valley
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Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (4331) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
3. Pinnacle High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
4. Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
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North Phoenix Preparatory Academy (90879) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 522 Students
5. Horizon High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1905 Students
6. Chaparral High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
7. Saguaro High School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
8. Shadow Mountain High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1109 Students
9. Paradise Valley High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1874 Students
10. North Canyon High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1842 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, 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
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
2. Explorer Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 678 Students
3. Desert Shadows Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 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. Mohave Middle School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 799 Students
7. Shea Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 511 Students
8. Echo Mountain Intermediate School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 361 Students
9. Palomino Intermediate School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 435 Students
10. Greenway Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, 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
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students
2. Sequoya Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
3. Desert Trails Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 613 Students
4. Basis Phoenix Primary
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Basis Charter Schools Inc. (934316) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 770 Students
5. Kiva Elementary School
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Scottsdale Unified District (4240) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 527 Students
6. Boulder Creek Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students
7. Milestones Charter School
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Milestones Charter School (79207) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 186 Students
8. Great Hearts Academies - Archway North Phoenix
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Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix (91758) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 818 Students
9. Copper Canyon Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students
10. Arizona Language Preparatory
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Arizona Language Preparatory (92566) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 85 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paradise Valley, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 173,410 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Paradise 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 Paradise 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
20.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paradise Valley, Phoenix, AZ.
ISP Report Card
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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, Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, AZ
How many schools are in Paradise Valley, Phoenix, AZ?
Paradise Valley, Phoenix, AZ has 70 public schools: 13 high schools, 11 middle schools and 37 elementary schools, serving 39,635 students in total.
How do schools in Paradise Valley perform on state tests?
On average, 70 schools in Paradise Valley score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, 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.
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- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations