Paradise Valley School District has long been one of the premier districts of the Valley. Incorporating neighborhoods from Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and North Scottsdale, and with over 49 schools—the largest school district in the metro—the district has continued to impress with their efficient facilities management, highly qualified staff, and positive student performance.

Maintaining a 90 percent graduation rate, 95 percent parent-satisfaction score, and with the most recent graduating class accepted into some of the country’s best colleges and eligible for scholarships worth $60 million, Paradise Valley School District remains a top choice for families when it comes the education of their children. Check out these six neighborhoods with the best schools in the Paradise Valley School District.

Welcome sign to Paradise Valley photo courtesy of sean horan

Melrose Paradise - Phoenix

Melrose Paradiseis an ideal neighborhood for quality schools. And with a variety of home styles priced from the high $200s to the mid $300s, homebuyers can find something that fits their tastes as well as their budget. Residents also have easy access to nearby parks and recreational facilities like Christy Cove Park and the Melrose Paradise Recreation Club. With three schools within walking or biking distance, you’ll be able to see your children off to school from the time they start until they graduate with honors. Some of the schools within the neighborhood include Desert Cove Elementary School, Shea Middle School, and Shadow Mountain High School.

Pepper Ridge - Phoenix

Pepper Ridgeis an established neighborhood with homes built from the 1980s to 2016. While the neighborhood also features manicured yards, easy access to highways, and a variety of schools within walking distance, families choose this location for affordability. Currently, homes are priced from the high $100s to the high $200s. Residents can choose to send their children to Campo Bello Elementary School, Sunset Canyon Elementary School, and Vista Verde Middle School. College students will appreciate being able to bike to nearby Paradise Valley Community College, listed as the fourth top community college in Arizona by Best Colleges.

Boulder Creek at Desert Foothills - Phoenix

A highly sought-after community with plenty of nearby parks and minutes from the 101, Boulder Creek at Desert Foothills isan ideal location for families. Homes are priced from the low $300s to the mid $500s, and its prime location near both elementary and middle schools makes it easy for students to attend top schools in the area such as Wildfire Elementary School, Desert Trails Elementary School, and Explorer Middle School.

Cactus Glen - Scottsdale

Cactus Glen is an affluent neighborhood with Modern Pueblo to ranch-style homes priced from the mid $400s to mid $700s. This walkable neighborhood is home to plenty of restaurants and shops as well as many entertainment options. In addition to great dining and shopping, Cactus Glen is also home to top-rated schools like Liberty Elementary School, Sunrise Middle School, and Horizon High School, which are among the top public schools in the area. The neighborhood also has easy access to multiple private schools. Rancho Solano Preparatory School is an international learning community for high-achieving students, and Scottsdale Christian Academy is one of Arizona’s top Christian-based schools. Natural Choice Academy is a play-based emergent learning facility for children ages one to five where students foster creativity and experimentation using natural materials.

Grayhawk - Scottsdale

A golf communitythat boasts championship golf, multiple parks, anddistinctneighborhoods with homes priced from the high $100s to over $2 million, Grayhawk is a popular neighborhood in Scottsdale. From first-time homebuyers to retirees, Grayhawk is a welcoming community with an assortment of amenities like fine dining, recreation, and social events. In addition to great amenities and variety of homes, the neighborhood is also close to high-ranking schools. Grayhawk Elementary School and nearby Pinacle Peak Elementary School shine as the local public schools, while El Dorado Private School is the recipient of the Best of Scottsdale Award in the preschool through eighth grade category by the Scottsdale Award Program.

Country Hills - Phoenix

With reasonably priced homes from the mid $200s to high $200s, Country Hills offers homebuyers a variety of home designs as well as a prime location that’s close to both the 101 and Buffalo Ridge Park. This neighborhood is great for active residents as well as families with school-aged children. Country Hills is within walking distance to Eagle Ridge Elementary School, which offerssmall classroom environments. Echo Mountain Intermediate School has after-school programs that provide tutoring and enrichment opportunities for students. North Canyon High School is recognized as an AVID National Demonstration School for Leadership and Learning, which focuses on “preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.”