Cherokee Elementary School

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Cherokee Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

8801 N 56th St, Paradise Valley, AZ

Scottsdale Unified School District

690 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Walter Chantler

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
88%

Reading Proficiency
81%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

81%

Math Proficiency

88%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 18:1 Teachers 39	Full Time Teachers 39
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 53.4%	Female 46.6%
White 72.6%	Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%	Hispanic 15.5%
Economically disadvantaged 8.7%	Asian 5.2%
Two or more races 4.6%	Limited English proficient 1.6%

School Rankings

#46 Best Public ES Teachers in Arizona

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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Median Lot Size

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Chaparral High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Roadrunner School

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Public

The Jones-Gordon School

1st to 12th
Private

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Arizona Maricopa County Paradise Valley 85253

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 690 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 88% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Cherokee 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 $4,611,125. 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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