Very Good
#40 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 17% of private schools
The Jones-gordon School
School · Paradise Valley, AZ
A private school in Paradise Valley, AZ serving grades 1st – 12th.
4800 E DOUBLETREE RANCH RD, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Jones-gordon School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,069/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paradise Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$182,150
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$1,935/mo
College educated
70.7%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85253; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignite Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Sweetwater Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Scottsdale Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 864 | Compare → |
| Paradise Valley Christian PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 285 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Jones-gordon School is listed in Paradise Valley, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Jones-gordon School
The Jones-gordon School is a private school in Paradise Valley, AZ, serving approximately 146 students in grades 1st-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Jones-gordon School
What grades does The Jones-gordon School serve?
The Jones-gordon School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend The Jones-gordon School?
The Jones-gordon School has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Jones-gordon School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Jones-gordon School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Jones-gordon School rank in AZ?
The Jones-gordon School ranks #40 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is The Jones-gordon School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Jones-gordon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Jones-gordon School a private school?
Yes, The Jones-gordon School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Jones-gordon School a religious school?
No, The Jones-gordon School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (480) 563-5588
- Area population (ZIP 85253)
- 17,202
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 54
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85253; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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