For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,391 students in Paradise Valley, AZ (there are , serving 1,066 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Paradise Valley, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%). Paradise Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
The top ranked public schools in Paradise Valley, AZ are Cherokee Elementary School, Chaparral High School and Kiva Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paradise Valley, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Paradise Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paradise Valley, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8801 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,909 students
Rank: #33.
Kiva Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6911 E Mcdonald Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-2200
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Scottsdale Country Day School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10460 N 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 452-5777
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 452-5777
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
Rank: #55.
Evit - Chaparral High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6050 N Invergordon Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 945-1121
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 945-1121
Grades: K-8
| 116 students
Paradise Valley, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6602 East Malcomb Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 951-0745
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 951-0745
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
10460 N. 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 348-1333
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 348-1333
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paradise Valley, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Paradise Valley, AZ include Cherokee Elementary School, Chaparral High School and Kiva Elementary School. Paradise Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public schools are located in Paradise Valley?
6 public schools are located in Paradise Valley.
What percentage of students in Paradise Valley go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Paradise Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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