Cherokee Elementary School

Cherokee Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
8801 N 56th St,  Paradise Valley, AZ
Scottsdale Unified School District
4.5
673 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Walter Chantler
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
80%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4%
State Average
44%
Science
67%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
73.1%
Hispanic
13.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black
3%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#51 Best Public ES Teachers in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 39 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/12/2025
If you’re looking to be part of a school community - this is the place to be. There are so many opportunities for family involvement and it shows in the classroom. The teaching staff is amazing. My children (each very different from the others) have always been excited to go to school and learn new...
1.0 parent
2/13/2025
The amount of bullying that takes place at this school is insane. The music teacher is also off her rocker.
5.0 parent
12/15/2021
The school is amazing! The teachers, staff, and administrators love the children and love what they do. The best part is that the children love them just as much in return.
5.0 parent
11/30/2021
As a parent in the community with two children I was particular about school choice and our family couldn’t be happier at Cherokee. Every employee from the sweet front office staff, the hardworking teachers, to our principal are exceptional and show genuine care for each child. With high academic st...

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Cherokee Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Paradise Valley, AZ, in the Paradise Valley neighborhood, and is served by the Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 673 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Cherokee Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $4,419,886. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chaparral High School, Roadrunner School, The Jones-Gordon School, and more. Learn more about what Paradise Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cherokee Elementary School.

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