For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,235 students in Paradise Valley, AZ. The top-ranked public preschools in Paradise Valley, AZ are Cherokee Elementary 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Paradise Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Paradise Valley, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 85% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Kiva Elementary School
(Math: 70% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Paradise Valley, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6602 East Malcomb Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 951-0745
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 951-0745
Gr: K-6
10460 N. 56th St
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 348-1333
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 348-1333
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Paradise Valley, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Paradise Valley, AZ include Cherokee Elementary School and Kiva Elementary School. Paradise Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public preschools are located in Paradise Valley?
2 public preschools are located in Paradise Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Paradise Valley?
Paradise Valley public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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