One of the reasons Desert Ridge is such a draw for families is their highly-rated schools from the three elementary school options to Explorer Middle School and Pinnacle High School. As a testament to the schools… I live just outside of Desert Ridge but Lynn and I open-enrolled our kids into the Desert Ridge schools. […]

The Scottsdale Unified School District will be hosting the second annual SUSD Showcase Saturday, October 22nd from 10am to 1pm at Cocopah Middle School. All 31 SUSD schools will be present while student performances entertain throughout the event.

Some of the Valley’s most famous celebrities attended Arcadia: Film director Steven Spielberg, actress Lynda Carter and singer Stevie Nicks. Spielberg made his first film when he was a student at Arcadia- “Firelight”.

Lexis Preparatory is a private school providing an exceptional K-12 college-preparatory curriculum for students with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety and other mild to moderate learning disabilities.

This K-5 school has approximately 480 students. Principal Amy Moore says the mission of Navajo is to “Build character, competence, and community”.

Pima Elementary School is located at 8330 E. Osborn Road in the Scottsdale Unified School District. This K-5 school has approximately 700 students and is an “A” rated school.

Chaparral High School is located at 6935 Gold Dust Avenue and is located in the Scottsdale Unified School District.

Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School is a premier elementary school in the Paradise Valley Unified School District for families seeking an engaging and rigorous school experience in a small-school setting.

North Ranch Elementary School presents PreK-6th grade students with a diversity of excellent programs at 16406 North 61st Place in Scottsdale. They offer a comprehensive arts experience that includes Visual Arts, Choral Music, Band, and Orchestra. After-school programs enhance and enrich student learning with a variety of opportunities.