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 2025 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 27,034 students in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
51爆料s in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
45 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
27,034 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
1,754 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 613 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.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 631 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Graduation Rate
88%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
321 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
1,104 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9,150 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
48%
# Black Students
1,093 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
13,880 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
52%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
60 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,426 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
492
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
1,748
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,849
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,895
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,842
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,954
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,905
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,959
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,962
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,961
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,421
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,323
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,354
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,369
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,317 is higher than the state median of $11,388. 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 $11,291. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$333 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$377 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,317
$11,388
Spending / Student
$13,927
$11,291
Best Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fireside Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3725 E. Love Cactus Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12990 N 75th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6500
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Trails Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4315 E Cashman Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4100
Grades: PK-7
| 650 students
Rank: #44.
Pinnacle High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,501 students
Rank: #55.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22801 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
North Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16406 N 61st Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wildfire Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3997 E Lockwood Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4300
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6724 E Hearn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 441 students
Rank: #1010.
Sky Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3300 E. Sky Crossing Way
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 561 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5902 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #1212.
Grayhawk Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7525 E Grayhawk Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(602) 449-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Rank: #1313.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3303 E Utopia Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4400
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 509 students
Rank: #1414.
Copper Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17650 N 54th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #1515.
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7690 E Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1616.
Mercury Mine Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9640 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #1717.
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6010 E Acoma Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7100
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #1818.
Explorer Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22401 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4200
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
Rank: #1919.
Desert Shadows Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5858 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #2020.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5125 E Marilyn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #2121.
Shadow Mountain High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2902 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,148 students
Rank: #2222.
Pvonline
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Rank: #2323.
Desert Cove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11020 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #2424.
Paradise Valley High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: #2525.
Sunrise Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4960 E Acoma Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6100
Grades: 7-8
| 387 students
Rank: #2626.
Mountain Trail Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2323 E Mountain Gate Pass
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4600
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-4600
Grades: 7-8
| 719 students
Rank: #2727.
Whispering Wind Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15844 N 43rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7300
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #2828.
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19801 N 13th St
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(602) 449-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #2929.
Hidden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1919 E Sharon Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #3030.
Larkspur Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 E Larkspur Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Rank: #3131.
Sunset Canyon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2727 E Siesta Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5100
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #3232.
Indian Bend Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3633 E Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 572 students
Rank: #3333.
Campo Bello Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 E Contention Mine Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5200
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 612 students
Rank: #3434.
Cactus View Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17602 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2500
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 528 students
Rank: #3535.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Grades: K-12
| 175 students
Show 10 more public schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District (out of 45 total schools)
Loading...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District?
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District manages 45 public schools serving 27,034 students.
What is the rank of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District?
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District is ranked #172 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District?
52% of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District?
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,927 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Segregation in K-12 Education: The Jim Crow Era
This article delves into the segregated schooling system that existed during the Jim Crow Era, examining the disparities faced by African American students.
December 16, 2024
Personalized Learning: Revolutionizing Education for the 21st CenturyExplore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
