New River Elementary School

New River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of the Deer Valley Unified District (4246). The school serves approximately 172 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 97.8th percentile among AZ schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 45% proficiency in math and 49% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $120,688, where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 172 students, New River Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, New River Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.