Excellent
#2 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 1% of private schools
Verde Valley School
High School · Sedona, AZ
A private high school in Sedona, AZ serving grades 9th – 12th.
3511 VERDE VALLEY SCHOOL RD, Sedona, AZ 86351
- 6.6:1 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 Verde Valley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,623/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sedona), 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
$80,304
Median home value
$658,300
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86351; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Sedona Red Rock Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | 3.2 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Vacte - Sedona-oak Creek Joint Unified School DistrictEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Vacte - Yavapai College Sedona CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Verde Valley School is listed in Sedona, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Verde Valley School
Verde Valley School is a private high school in Sedona, AZ, serving approximately 115 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What's said publicly about Verde Valley School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Verde Valley School
What grades does Verde Valley School serve?
Verde Valley School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Verde Valley School?
Verde Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verde Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verde Valley School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Verde Valley School rank in AZ?
Verde Valley School ranks #2 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Verde Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Verde Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Verde Valley School a private school?
Yes, Verde Valley 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 Verde Valley School a religious school?
No, Verde Valley School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 195 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yavapai County
- Phone
- (928) 284-2272
- Area population (ZIP 86351)
- 6,560
- Area median age
- 65.9
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 86351; 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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