Kiva Elementary School

Kiva Elementary School serves 562 students in Paradise Valley, Arizona from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — driven by a 9.5 academic score and a 9.4 growth score that signals students are advancing well beyond expected gains year over year. The school ranks 19th out of 2,000 public schools statewide, placing it in the top 1% of all Arizona public schools.

Among elementary schools specifically, Kiva sits 18th out of 1,216 — a result that holds up whether measured against the full K-12 field or against its direct peer group. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.8 to 1, students get consistent adult attention across the school day. That combination — exceptional academics, strong growth, and lean class sizes — makes Kiva one of the most consistent performers in the state.

Parents comparing options within Paradise Valley will find the choice straightforward: Kiva tops all three elementary schools in the area. For families already in the district or considering a move, the data makes a clear case that Kiva delivers at a level few Arizona elementary schools can match.