Kyrene Monte Vista is a highly rated public elementary school that sits in the heart of the Mountain Park Ranch master-planned community in Ahwatukee.
Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, Kyrene Monte Vista’s mission is to own and achieve individual excellence through the power of meaningful learning. Since it opened its doors in 1989, Kyrene Monte Vista leaders strive for excellence in its students every day. One example of this is its Character Counts program, which teaches and enables students to make decisions that better themselves as well as their community.
In the latest data from 2020 by GreatSchools, Kyrene Monte Vista students rank above average in test scores, academic progress, and equity. Test scores in particular are far above the state average. One hundred percent of its teachers have been teaching for more than three years, and its class sizes are small compared to the state average, boasting an 18:1 student-teacher ratio.
Kyrene Monte Vista is a part of the Kyrene School District, one of Arizona’s leading public school districts providing excellence in education for more than a century. Kyrene has a stellar reputation for high academic achievement, with schools consistently outperforming peer districts, charter schools, and state averages on AzMERIT and other educational benchmarks.
Kyrene Monte Vista Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
15221 S Ray Rd,
Phoenix, AZ
Kyrene Elementary School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Niche Grade
A
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
62%
State Average
31%
Math
12%
State Average
44%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,140:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
60.7%
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Economically disadvantaged
19.3%
Hispanic
16.6%
Two or more races
10.2%
Asian
6.9%
Black
5.6%
Limited English proficient
2.5%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/9/2025
We have been to several elementary schools in the Kyrene District and without doubt can say that our experience at Kyrene Monte Vista has far surpassed our expectations! The level of parent involvement, loving and friendly teachers, long standing traditions and the incredible PTO has been night and...
9/7/2025
My daughter has had a fantastic experience here.
9/2/2025
I highly recommend Monte Vista to be your choice school for an incredible Elementary school experience for the whole family! My children have received impeccable care and instruction from this Staff. I am repeatedly impressed by the classroom instruction and test score results that outperform the su...
5/29/2022
Best elementary school in Ahwatukee. We've been here for 5 years now, and wouldn't change a thing. Engaged, caring teachers and a dedicated administration. Our oldest is in middle school, and thriving with all A's in advanced classes, which we attribute to the exceptional preparation at KMV.
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List Price Range
$295K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
274
Average Home Value
$610,436
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Average Household Income
$127,984
% of College Grads
53.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,174 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
30.4%
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- 2 Baths
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Lakewood Playground
- Fishing
- Trails
- Playground
Sun Ray Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Desert Foothills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Vista Canyon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Western Star Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Mountain Vista Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Pecos Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Football
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Kyrene Monte Vista Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Kyrene Elementary School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 566 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Kyrene Monte Vista Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $610,436. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert Vista High School, Mountain Pointe High School, 91st Psalm Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kyrene Monte Vista Elementary School.