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Grayhawk Elementary School

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Grayhawk Elementary School ranks 123 rd of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

123^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 86% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Grayhawk Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving 380 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Paradise Valley Unified District. The school consistently ranks among the top 15% of Arizona elementary schools, with impressive proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that significantly exceed district and state averages.

Grayhawk's academic success is further highlighted by the exceptional performance of its male, Hispanic, and Special Education student subgroups, which rank in the top 15%, top 5%, and top 3% of Arizona elementary schools, respectively. The school's low student-teacher ratio and increasing per-student spending suggest a strong commitment to educational resources. While Grayhawk compares favorably to nearby schools like Desert Trails Elementary and Wildfire Elementary, some charter schools in the area, such as Milestones Charter School and BASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus, have demonstrated even higher levels of academic achievement.

Despite Grayhawk's overall success, the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting some variability in its performance relative to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to some nearby schools, may indicate different socioeconomic factors influencing student performance. Nonetheless, Grayhawk Elementary remains a high-performing institution that provides a strong educational foundation for its students.

408

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,444

Per pupil spending ?

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7525 E Grayhawk Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255-4673

(602) 449-6600

District: Paradise Valley Unified District

Students who attend Grayhawk Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Explorer Middle School
High:	Pinnacle High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Hispanic:

12.0%

Two or more races:

5.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (65% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Arizona elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg52%

Arizona avg38%

123^rd of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 4% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 23Elementary Schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District

106^th of 289Paradise Valley Unified District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	84.4	123 of 909	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.9	197 of 912	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	92.2	82 of 1245	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	83.1	125 of 1000	87.5%	★★★★☆
2021	88.7	140 of 1226	88.6%	★★★★☆
2019	81.6	183 of 1039	82.4%	★★★★☆
2018	88.5	113 of 1109	89.8%	★★★★☆
2017	90.8	86 of 1106	92.2%	★★★★★
2016	86.3	137 of 1079	87.3%	★★★★☆
2015	92.9	39 of 955	95.9%	★★★★★
2014	92.9	27 of 1079	97.5%	★★★★★
2013	91.6	22 of 1158	98.1%	★★★★★
2012	90.2	28 of 1141	97.5%	★★★★★
2011	94.7	9 of 1075	99.2%	★★★★★
2010	94.1	17 of 1090	98.4%	★★★★★
2009	92.5	17 of 1062	98.4%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	67.2	133 of 895	85.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	38.1	440 of 620	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	49.2	221 of 975	77.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	70.3	146 of 589	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	65.2	180 of 602	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	89.2	96 of 1219	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	88.4	50 of 824	93.9%	★★★★★
2021	89.6	105 of 1219	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	73.8	197 of 862	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	87.3	112 of 1023	89.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	90.6	59 of 1170	95.0%	★★★★★
2022	65.2	242 of 716	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.5	349 of 1198	70.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	63.2	314 of 1116	71.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	80.6	81 of 626	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	74.8	123 of 628	80.4%	★★★★☆
2023	92.0	71 of 1216	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	78.8	126 of 830	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	83.0	189 of 1220	84.5%	★★★★☆
2019	82.9	113 of 850	86.7%	★★★★☆
2018	88.4	102 of 1032	90.1%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	50.9	281 of 617	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.6	77 of 444	82.7%	★★★★☆
2021	73.4	163 of 1027	84.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	84.6	56 of 820	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	69.1	54 of 145	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	91.6	28 of 1201	97.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	64.8	143 of 465	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.3	253 of 486	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	82.5	121 of 1024	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	74.4	136 of 800	83.0%	★★★★☆
2021	82.5	134 of 1161	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	63.7	196 of 595	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	80.1	121 of 720	83.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2023)95th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)87th percentile~ school

African American (2021)85th percentile-3 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)77th percentile-11 vs school

Female (2025)75th percentile-11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)72nd percentile-22 vs school

White (2025)69th percentile-17 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)54th percentile-39 vs school

Asian (2021)29th percentile-60 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts71%+30 vs state

Mathematics64%+27 vs state

Science46%+12 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, April 20, 2018

Poor. It looks to be a decent school on the outside but if your child has any extra needs or challenges I would look elsewhere. Principal is unprofessional and teachers are burned out and not supportive. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, May 1, 2016

From the Principal to teachers to administrative staff to parents to students . . . quality people, hard workers, enjoyable to work with. Academically sound, wonderful atmosphere, lots of activities that bring the community together. They go the extra mile! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)						AASA Mathematics (2025)						AzSCI Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Grayhawk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7525 E Grayhawk Dr	Scottsdale	85255	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6600	408	29	14.0		320 (78.4%)	9 (2.2%)	49 (12.0%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.6%)	84.4	123^rd of 909 public elementary schools	86.5%		75.9	197^th of 912 public elementary schools	78.4%	74	83.0	70.0	56.0	74.0			77.0	66.0	51.0	61.0			46.0		$10,444	$407	$244	$1,058	$9,264	$529	$9,793
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory	Public	PK, KG-8	7690 E Williams Dr	Scottsdale	85255	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6700	474	32	15.0		355 (74.9%)	9 (1.9%)	54 (11.4%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	41 (8.6%)	88.2	83^rd of 909 public elementary schools	90.9%		88.8	80^th of 912 public elementary schools	91.2%	3	76.0	85.0	49.0	69.0	65.0	70.0	80.0	89.0	75.0	66.0	50.0	71.0	44.0	71.0	$7,997	$315	$131	$762	$7,067	$484	$7,551
Copper Ridge School	Public	PK, KG-8	10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy	Scottsdale	85255	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-1400	554	40	13.8		444 (80.1%)	9 (1.6%)	52 (9.4%)	19 (3.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.7%)	81.4	145^th of 909 public elementary schools	84.0%		81.8	150^th of 912 public elementary schools	83.6%	5	75.0	65.0	75.0	65.0	74.0	64.0	84.0	56.0	63.0	45.0	47.0	39.0	41.0	51.0	$7,613	$185	$499	$870	$6,365	$563	$6,928
BASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus	Public, Charter	K-4	7496 E Tierra Buena Ln	Scottsdale	85260	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 900-1858	464	25	18.5		87 (18.8%)	13 (2.8%)	43 (9.3%)	291 (62.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.0%)	98.5	6^th of 909 public elementary schools	99.3%		97.3	12^th of 912 public elementary schools	98.7%	6	86.0	86.0					88.0	85.0							$10,691	$382	$45	$808	$6,686	$3,578	$10,264
North Ranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	16406 N 61st Pl	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6400	535	35	15.4		325 (60.7%)	15 (2.8%)	106 (19.8%)	56 (10.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.6%)	86.9	98^th of 909 public elementary schools	89.2%		88.3	92^nd of 912 public elementary schools	89.9%	6	80.0	77.0	61.0	62.0			84.0	74.0	59.0	52.0			51.0		$9,016	$511	$139	$1,162	$7,937	$429	$8,366
Copper Canyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	17650 N 54th St	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-7200	446	35	12.9		290 (65.0%)	4 (0.9%)	66 (14.8%)	54 (12.1%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.8%)	89.6	73^rd of 909 public elementary schools	92.0%		88.7	81^st of 912 public elementary schools	91.1%	8	59.0	73.0	65.0	73.0			53.0	80.0	74.0	68.0			74.0		$8,739	$372	$146	$889	$7,648	$573	$8,221
Desert Trails Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-7	4315 E Cashman Dr	Phoenix	85050	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-4100	590	41	14.2		425 (72.0%)	8 (1.4%)	71 (12.0%)	38 (6.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (7.5%)	97.1	9^th of 909 public elementary schools	99.0%		97.5	9^th of 912 public elementary schools	99.0%		72.0	76.0	80.0	93.0			81.0	80.0	94.0	96.0			66.0		$8,573	$387	$135	$908	$7,715	$337	$8,052
Milestones Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4707 E Robert E Lee St	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Milestones Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 404-1009	186	14	13.2		69 (37.1%)	12 (6.5%)	20 (10.8%)	74 (39.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	7 (3.8%)	94.8	36^th of 909 public elementary schools	96.0%		88.4	87^th of 912 public elementary schools	90.5%	51	55.0	82.0		87.0	65.0		75.0	82.0	92.0	86.0						$00			$00
Wildfire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3997 E Lockwood Dr	Phoenix	85050	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-4300	394	29	13.8		304 (77.2%)	5 (1.3%)	53 (13.5%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.3%)	92.4	54^th of 909 public elementary schools	94.1%		90.3	68^th of 912 public elementary schools	92.5%	14	86.0	88.0	65.0	76.0			80.0	78.0	68.0	56.0			56.0		$8,321	$181	$170	$533	$7,526	$444	$7,970
Sandpiper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6724 E Hearn Rd	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6300	429	29	15.0		217 (50.6%)	2 (0.5%)	172 (40.1%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.2%)	74.5	207^th of 909 public elementary schools	77.2%		85.5	122^nd of 912 public elementary schools	86.6%	85	58.0	65.0	49.0	78.0			79.0	50.0	37.0	51.0			51.0		$10,275	$539	$154	$1,231	$9,129	$453	$9,583

Frequently Asked Questions about Grayhawk Elementary School

What district is Grayhawk Elementary School in?

Paradise Valley Unified District

How many students attend Grayhawk Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 408 students attended Grayhawk Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Grayhawk Elementary School?

Students at Grayhawk Elementary School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Grayhawk Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Grayhawk Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Explorer Middle School
High : Pinnacle High School

Is Grayhawk Elementary School a good school?

Grayhawk Elementary School ranks 123^rd of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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