Elementary Schools in Paradise Valley Unified District

The Paradise Valley Unified District contains 27 high-performing elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. This diverse district located in the Phoenix metropolitan area is home to several standout schools that consistently rank among the best in the state of Arizona.

At the top of the district are Fireside Elementary School, Desert Trails Elementary School, Boulder Creek Elementary School, and Sonoran Sky Elementary School. These schools consistently rank in the top 10-34 elementary schools in Arizona and have earned 5-star ratings, with 65-90% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, some schools like Palomino Primary School and Campo Bello Elementary School have lower test scores and rankings.

The district exhibits a wide range of student demographics, with some schools having predominantly white student populations and others having majority Hispanic students. Socioeconomic factors also vary, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from under 5% to over 80%. Interestingly, higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic performance, as some of the highest-spending schools have the lowest test scores in the district.