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 […]

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.

Sonoran Sky Elementary is located at 12990 North 75th Street in Scottsdale in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. It boasts a 10 out of 10 rating on GreatSchools.org.

Principal Jeras’s message to his Sandpiper students: “Nothing great happens without hard work. Sometimes that hard work involves academic material that is challenging, and sometimes is it involves being willing to risk failure. Those moments when we feel uncomfortable and unsuccessful are opportunities to work a little harder and to grow as people.”

The staff and parents are proud of the quality of education students receive and the positive learning climate of the school. The school is known for its exceptional staff and students, and is a great place to learn.

Horizon High School’s mission is to create a community of learners focused on learning and culture. Horizon, located at 5601 East Greenway Road, is in the Paradise Valley School District.

Explorer offers students diverse and innovative learning opportunities. The staff recognizes that students need to explore a variety of courses and interests to develop their talents and gifts

Mountain Trail Middle School, located at 2323 E. Mountain Gate Pass, provides Cave Creek neighborhood students a highly academic school with rich and rigorous curriculum.