District guide
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) public schools
Parent-focused district context for Maricopa County, AZ: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) tells you before choosing a home
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) is listed with 45 public schools and 27,919 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 27 primary, 9 middle, 5 high, 4 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
45 district schools are associated with Maricopa County in the current file, about 4% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
27
13,080 reported students
9
4,841 reported students
5
9,209 reported students
4
789 reported students
Parent checks for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School Regular | High | 7–12 | PHOENIX | 2,479 | Profile |
| Horizon High School Regular | High | 7–12 | SCOTTSDALE | 1,905 | Profile |
| Paradise Valley High School Regular | High | 7–12 | PHOENIX | 1,874 | Profile |
| North Canyon High School Regular | High | 8–12 | PHOENIX | 1,842 | Profile |
| Shadow Mountain High School Regular | High | 8–12 | PHOENIX | 1,109 | Profile |
| Desert Shadows Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | SCOTTSDALE | 780 | Listed only |
| Fireside Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 730 | Listed only |
| Mountain Trail Middle School Regular | Middle | 7–8 | PHOENIX | 680 | Listed only |
| Explorer Middle School Regular | Middle | 7–8 | PHOENIX | 678 | Listed only |
| Campo Bello Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 619 | Listed only |
| Desert Trails Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–7 | PHOENIX | 613 | Listed only |
| Boulder Creek Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 605 | Listed only |
| Palomino Primary School Regular | Primary | PK–3 | PHOENIX | 575 | Listed only |
| Indian Bend Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 566 | Listed only |
| Cactus View Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 562 | Listed only |
| Vista Verde Middle School Regular | Middle | 7–8 | PHOENIX | 544 | Listed only |
| Echo Mountain Primary School Regular | Primary | PK–3 | PHOENIX | 530 | Listed only |
| Quail Run Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 526 | Listed only |
| Sonoran Sky Elementary School Regular | Primary | KG–6 | PHOENIX | 524 | Listed only |
| Whispering Wind Academy Regular | Primary | KG–6 | PHOENIX | 518 | Listed only |
| Shea Middle School Regular | Middle | 5–8 | PHOENIX | 511 | Listed only |
| Sky Crossing Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | Phoenix | 509 | Listed only |
| Mercury Mine Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 506 | Listed only |
| Copper Canyon Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | SCOTTSDALE | 484 | Listed only |
| Pinnacle Peak Preparatory Regular | Primary | PK–8 | PHOENIX | 477 | Listed only |
| Desert Shadows Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | SCOTTSDALE | 464 | Listed only |
| North Ranch Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 459 | Listed only |
| Wildfire Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 457 | Listed only |
| Sandpiper Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 443 | Listed only |
| Palomino Intermediate School Regular | Middle | 4–6 | PHOENIX | 435 | Listed only |
| Sunrise Middle School Regular | Middle | 7–8 | SCOTTSDALE | 433 | Listed only |
| Greenway Middle School Regular | Middle | 7–8 | PHOENIX | 419 | Listed only |
| Desert Cove Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 396 | Listed only |
| Eagle Ridge Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 374 | Listed only |
| Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 371 | Listed only |
| Liberty Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | SCOTTSDALE | 366 | Listed only |
| Sunset Canyon School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | PHOENIX | 366 | Listed only |
| Echo Mountain Intermediate School Regular | Middle | 4–6 | PHOENIX | 361 | Listed only |
| pvONLINE Regular | Other | KG–12 | PHOENIX | 359 | Listed only |
| Grayhawk Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–6 | SCOTTSDALE | 358 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) FAQ
What schools are included for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) includes 45 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 27 primary, 9 middle, 5 high, 4 other schools.
Does this Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) or local assignment tools.
Is Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) ranked as the best district in Maricopa County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) schools have detailed profiles?
5 schools in this district currently link to detailed SchoolsByCounty profiles. Other schools remain listed with NCES directory fields.
Do charter, magnet, or virtual flags mean my student can enroll in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
No. Charter, magnet, and virtual flags are NCES record fields. They do not confirm admission eligibility, lottery access, transfer approval, or program availability for a specific address.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.