Fireside Elementary School

Fireside Elementary in Phoenix offers a nurturing ground for academic and personal growth.

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Fireside Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

3725 E Lone Cactus Dr, Phoenix, AZ

Desert Ridge Neighborhood

Paradise Valley Unified School District

712 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
84%

Reading Proficiency
85%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

85%

Math Proficiency

84%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,598:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.7%

Male

49.3%

White

67%

Asian or Pacific Islander

17.8%

Hispanic

8.6%

Two or more races

5.2%

Black

<1%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

10/25/2025

This school hires teachers for their gifted education programs whose only experience with giftedness is having gifted children (as opposed to actually being gifted themselves), or having taken a minimal amount of training (which does not in any way equip them). Class sizes are extremely large. Teach...

5.0 parent

1/14/2025

As a teacher myself in a different school district, I am so grateful for our Fireside Community. The school, families, and students all care for one another and they are a tight-knit group. Fireside provides my son the opportunity to be successful but also pushes him further into learning so he can...

5.0 parent

1/24/2023

Being new to Fireside we are blessed to have found a truly amazing school! Both of my boys teachers have been so helpful in getting them acclimated. They communicate effectively and respond quickly to emails. The homework makes sense and is directly related to what they are doing in class or work th...

1.0 parent

2/26/2021

This school caters to parents whose primary interest is that their kids not have to do any homework or studying outside of school. In-classroom lessons are very brief or delivered via computer-based training, and kids are left with large amounts of independent work time during the day that is spent...

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List Price Range

$412K - $1.9M

Homes For Sale

121

Average Home Value

$867,562

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

34%

Average Household Income

$168,418

% of College Grads

65.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,656 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

54.2%

Homes for Sale

$420,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,304 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
Unit 1059

Prime Desert Ridge location in the gated La Verne community! This move-in ready 2 bed, 2 bath home offers a desirable split floor plan, private garage, and steps-to-the-pool location. Light and well-maintained interior with low-maintenance living—perfect for a primary residence, second home, or lock...

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$375,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,195 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
Unit 1172
New 21 days ago

Buy this home and if YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED with your purchase in the first 12 Months I'LL BUY IT BACK or SELL IT FOR FREE. NO GIMMICKS! For more information on this Exclusive Buyer Protection Plan, call the listing agent directly. *Bonus 1 Don't get stuck owning two homes. BUY THIS HOME and I'LL BUY...

Carol A. Royse Your Home Sold

$439,900

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,469 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
Unit 2155

BEST UPDATED CONDO! Live a resort style life in your own home environment. This gorgeous, remodeled townhome boasts of tons of natural light, upgrades throughout, private space for each bedroom and an attached direct entry garage. The great room, dining area, adjacent kitchen and bar area create per...

Barbara Lane Realty ONE Group

$1,035,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,695 Sq Ft

21724 N 36th St

Welcome to Fireside and this gorgeous home with a private casita! The popular Asacha model offers a bright, open great room floorplan that blends modern style with everyday comfort. The chef's kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop and both an eat-in nook and formal dining—ideal ...

Holly Henbest Realty ONE Group

$1,449,995

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,021 Sq Ft

3762 E Ringtail Way

OWNER WANTS SOLD! Rare opportunity to acquire a TRUE 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath + loft home in desirable Fireside at Desert Ridge. Enter through a circular rotunda w/an 'IN-LAW SUITE' w/en-suite bath directly to the right. Pass along a light-filled hall past your private courtyard w/ gas fireplace to a for...

George Wanner Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living

$427,900

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,355 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
Unit 2162

Gorgeous condo in a highly sought-after gated community in Desert Ridge! This beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features a spacious open-concept great room with a large kitchen and dining area. Enjoy the oversized private patio/balcony with stunning views overlooking the Olympic-size Oasi...

Anton Gegaj, PLLC West USA Realty

$1,125,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,676 Sq Ft

21212 N 38th Place
New 14 days ago

Great opportunity to own this 5 bedroom / 4.5 bath home plus loft with private courtyard and separate Casita on a corner lot in Fireside at Desert Ridge. A gated passage leads to your private courtyard w/a fully separate 1 bed/1 bath Casita. Enter into a light filled 2-story Entrance Hall with beaut...

George Wanner Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living

$424,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,647 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
Unit 2088
New 5 days ago

Welcome to this exceptionally maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,647 sq. ft. condo located in a highly sought after gated community offering resort style amenities and unbeatable convenience. Offered at $424,900, This beautifully cared for home has been lightly used as a second home over 16 years of ow...

Tricia Lehane RE/MAX Excalibur

$489,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,612 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
Unit 1137

A MUST SEE! Welcome home to this beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath ground-floor condo, blending comfort and style in every detail. The spacious kitchen is a chef's delight with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an additional bar with refrigerator—perfect for entertaining. Ret...

Sandra Allen Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties

$500,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft

3651 E Zachary Dr

Stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the highly desirable neighborhood of Fireside. Features an open-concept gourmet kitchen and a spacious living room perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the expansive patio off the dining area, ideal for Arizona's beautiful evenings. Interior was painted in 2023 and ex...

Michelle Noma Keller Williams Arizona Realty

$1,499,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,492 Sq Ft

21626 N 38th Way

Rare and STUNNING home in the highly desired Fireside at Desert Ridge, just walking distance from its country club style community center and pool, with extensive thoughtful custom upgrades that makes this Italian villa a ''must see in person'' property to fully experience how this home checks every...

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$432,500

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,469 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
Unit 2124
New 12 days ago

The search is over! Don't miss this fantastic end-unit condo in the highly desirable La Verne community, located in the heart of Desert Ridge. This home features soaring ceilings and abundant natural light throughout. Both bedrooms offer custom walk-in closets, and the spacious primary suite include...

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Homes for Rent

$1,510 - $2,605 per month

Shade at Desert Ridge
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
747+ Sq Ft

21150 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ

Prepare to experience luxury living in the Valley of the Sun at its finest. Shade at Desert Ridge is home to a variety of amenities (like a pool and gym), as well as apartments in your choice of one, two or three bedrooms. Our location lets you enjoy the conveniences and quietness of suburban living...

$2,500 per month

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft

3651 E Zachary Dr
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$3,450 per month

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,158 Sq Ft

20918 N 37th Place
Phoenix, AZ

Tenant occupied, 24 hour notice to show. Available March 1st. Welcome home! Come see this beautiful home! Wood plank tile on the first floor, plush carpet upstairs, newer bathroom flooring and newer light fixtures. The kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and professionally...

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$3,495 per month

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,782 Sq Ft

3838 E Cat Balue Dr
Phoenix, AZ

Spacious Home in Fireside at Desert Ridge!Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautiful home offers everything your family needs. The gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, upgraded cabinets, a large pantry, and an island with breakfast bar, open to the spaciou...

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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft

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Phoenix, AZ

Beautiful 3 bedroom (all upstairs), 2.5 bath (2 full upstairs, 1/2 downstairs), 2 car garage, gated single family home located in highly desirable Fireside at Desert Ridge. Kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless appliances including refrigerator, Entire downstairs of home and upstairs bathrooms...

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$3,500 per month

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,131 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
Unit 2137
Phoenix, AZ

At Gated community ,This beautiful townhome in the highly desirable La Verne at Desert Ridge. Featuring a spacious open-concept layout that combines the kitchen, brand-new appliances, great room, dining area—plus access to a private balcony perfect for relaxing . Generously sized master suite with a...

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$2,950 per month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,520 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
Unit 1177
Phoenix, AZ

Fully furnished, single-level, luxury rental in North Phoenix near Desert Ridge shopping center. Located with quick access to 101 and 51 for an easy commute. Only 20 minutes to PHX airport. Includes access to luxury clubhouse with amenities such as pool, gym, theater, and billiards room. Three bedro...

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$3,500 per month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,520 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
Unit 1177
Phoenix, AZ

Shelby Haugen HomeSmart

$5,395 per month

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,919 Sq Ft

21807 N 37th St
Phoenix, AZ

$3,500 per month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,973 Sq Ft

21121 N 37th Run
Phoenix, AZ

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Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85050 Desert Ridge

Fireside Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Paradise Valley Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 712 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Fireside Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $867,562. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pinnacle High School, Paradise Valley High School, West-Mec - Paradise Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fireside Elementary School.

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