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Best Deer Valley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 10,426 students in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Deer Valley are Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Union Park School and Stepping Stones Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 516-7747
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Union Park School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25700 N 21st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Stepping Stones Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35812 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 465-4910
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17606 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 896-9160
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
West-mec - Greenway High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3930 W Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Norterra Canyon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 W Maya Way
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(623) 445-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Intelli-school - Paradise Valley
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1427 E. Bell Rd. Ste 102-103
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7285
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Greenway High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3930 W Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,318 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Northeast Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1617 W Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 435-4920
Gr: 10-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Kaleidoscope School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16850 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 845-5983
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Village Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 W Morningside Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Paseo Hills School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3302 W Louise Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Aspire Deer Valley's Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20402 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-4992
Gr: K-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2820 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-7005
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1616.
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2909 W. Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Constitution Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18440 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 467-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Barry Goldwater High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2820 W Rose Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,602 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Imagine Bell Canyon
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 547-7920
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
251 W Mohawk Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2222.
Hope High School Online
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr Ste
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
Imagine Online Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 250-4567
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2424.
Deer Valley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21100 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3300
Gr: 7-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2525.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Gateway Community College
Vocational School
2931 W Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 392-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ include Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Union Park School and Stepping Stones Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix?
25 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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