Best Schools in Desert Hills, Arizona
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Use this page to compare every school in Desert Hills by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Desert Mountain School
Elementary · Deer Valley Unified District (4246). Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.6
out of 10
Median Home
$554,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.6
out of 10
Median Home
$554,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Desert Hills
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Mountain School | 8.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.6/10
- Median household income
- $118,543
- Median home value
- $554,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 85%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Desert Hills compares
Median household income
$119k
167% of Arizona median
About Schools in Desert Hills, Arizona
Desert Hills, Arizona is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 8.6 out of 10, schools in Desert Hills perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Desert Hills is Desert Mountain School with a composite score of 8.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Desert Hills is served by 1 school district: Deer Valley Unified District (4246). These districts collectively serve 32,837 students.
Desert Hills's community shows 42% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $118,543. The poverty rate in the area is 4.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 425 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.6 |
Schools in Desert Hills
Desert Hills, Arizona · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$118,543
Median Home Value
$554,100
Median Rent
$2,177/mo
Population
43,369
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
85%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Community Profile
Desert Hills has a median household income of $118,543. It is a well-educated community where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $554,100, with a median rent of $2,177/month. The local poverty rate of 4.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Desert Hills, Arizona
How many schools are in Desert Hills, Arizona?
Desert Hills has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Desert Hills, Arizona?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Desert Hills is 8.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Desert Hills, Arizona?
The top-ranked school in Desert Hills on MySchoolScout is Desert Mountain School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Desert Hills, Arizona?
The top-ranked elementary school in Desert Hills on MySchoolScout is Desert Mountain School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
How many school districts serve Desert Hills, Arizona?
Desert Hills is served by 1 school district: Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
What is the education level in Desert Hills, Arizona?
According to Census data, 42% of adults in Desert Hills have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Desert Hills, Arizona?
The median household income in Desert Hills is approximately $118,543 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Desert Hills, Arizona?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Desert Hills is 15.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Desert Hills, Arizona?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.