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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%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 28 public preschools serving 12,504 students in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public pre schools in Arizona.
Public Preschools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
45 Schools
840 Schools
# Students
27,034 Students
395,381 Students
# Teachers
1,754 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#136 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
47%
34%
51%
40%
29%
24%
85%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.64
% American Indian
1%
4%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
34%
49%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
52%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,317 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,927 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$333 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$377 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,317
$11,421
Spending / Student
$13,927
$11,323

Best Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Gr: PK-7 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22801 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Wildfire Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3997 E Lockwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16406 N 61st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6724 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Sky Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 E. Sky Crossing Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7690 E Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Desert Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5902 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Grayhawk Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7525 E Grayhawk Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3303 E Utopia Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Mercury Mine Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9640 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6010 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5125 E Marilyn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Desert Cove Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11020 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Whispering Wind Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15844 N 43rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Hidden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1919 E Sharon Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19801 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2020.
Sunset Canyon School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2727 E Siesta Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Larkspur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 E Larkspur Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2222.
Campo Bello Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 E Contention Mine Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Indian Bend Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3633 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Echo Mountain Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 E Michigan Ave # 3
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-5500
Gr: PK-3 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2525.
Palomino Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15833 N 29th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2800
Gr: PK-3 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Cactus View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17602 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Cholla Complex
3602 E Cholla St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-2650
Gr: PK

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 45 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 27,034 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 85% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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