For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,909 students in Paradise Valley, AZ. The top ranked public high schools in Paradise Valley, AZ are Chaparral High School and Evit - Chaparral High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paradise Valley, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Paradise Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arizona public high schools.
Paradise Valley, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chaparral High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Paradise Valley, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 high schools in Paradise Valley, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Paradise Valley, AZ include Chaparral High School and Evit - Chaparral High School. Paradise Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public high schools are located in Paradise Valley?
2 public high schools are located in Paradise Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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