Fireside Elementary School

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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

52.1%

Male

47.9%

White

63.1%

Female

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Asian

17.9%

Economically disadvantaged

12.4%

Hispanic

11.3%

Two or more races

6.1%

Limited English proficient

1.6%

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

$410K - $1.8M

Homes For Sale

113

Average Home Value

$863,908

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

34%

Average Household Income

$168,418

% of College Grads

65.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,657 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

54.1%

Homes for Sale

$525,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,448 Sq Ft

3932 E Melinda Dr
New 21 days ago

Effortless Desert Ridge living starts here.This beautiful standalone home in Fireside at Desert Ridge offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage, all just minutes from Desert Ridge Marketplace and City North's best dining, shopping, and entertainment.Inside, you'll find stylish des...

Amy Koch

The Brokery

(480) 526-9297

$400,000

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...

Charles DeLong HomeSmart

$370,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,195 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
Unit 1172

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

$1,400,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,818 Sq Ft

21231 N 38th Place
New 24 days ago

Become the proud owner of this gorgeous 4-bedroom residence in Desert Ridge! You're welcomed by a 3-car garage, an RV gate, a well-maintained landscape with mature trees, and a cozy courtyard. The inviting foyer leads to a captivating great room with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, a sooth...

Joe Pascale Real Broker

$424,995

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,469 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
Unit 2155

HUGE PRICE ENHANCEMENT! 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 & an attached direct entry garage. The great room, dining area, adjacent kitchen & bar area create per...

Barbara Lane Realty ONE Group

$1,399,900

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

$635,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,782 Sq Ft

20737 N 37th Way
New 10 days ago

Welcome to this well maintained single level home offering comfortable living and thoughtful updates throughout. The open layout creates a natural flow between the kitchen and living spaces, highlighted by vaulted ceilings, a fireplace feature wall, and abundant natural light. The kitchen is designe...

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$419,000

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

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...

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$1,295,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,566 Sq Ft

21711 N 39th Place
New 17 days ago

Beautifully maintained home in the desirable Fireside at Desert Ridge community, located on a quiet cul-de-sac with open community views. The inviting floor plan includes a formal dining room, a spacious living room that opens to the kitchen, and a bonus room offering additional flexibility. Upstair...

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$1,250,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,432 Sq Ft

3805 E Zachary Dr

One of the finest in Desert Ridge-an amazing model perfect standout in the heart of Fireside-it's a STUNNER! Private courtyard leads you to the grand entry where warmth, sophistication & luxury awaits. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, ground floor primary suite with a spa bath and custom designed walk-in clos...

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$399,950

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,647 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
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3 bedrooms for the price of 2! Reduced to $399,950! Exceptional value in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,647 sq. ft. condo located in a highly sought-after gated community. Seller will contribute toward flooring replacement with an acceptable offer, giving buyers the opportunity to upgrade to beautiful lu...

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Homes for Rent

$1,460 - $2,475 per month

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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
747+ Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,355 Sq Ft

20660 N 40th St
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2.5 Baths
1,519 Sq Ft

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5 Beds
4 Baths
3,919 Sq Ft

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Stunning home in Fireside at Desert Ridge community. This two story home is a 5 bedroom (1 guest bedroom downstairs) 4.5 bath, 3 car garage beauty. The Gorgeous kitchen is equipped with all stainless appliances. Downstairs is a Den/Office, formal Dining Room, Living Room and Family Room with Firepla...

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Situated in the gated community of La Verne in Desert Ridge, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers an open, light-filled floor plan. The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, and the unit includes a washer and dryer as well as an attached 2-car garage. Enjoy plenty of na...

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2 Baths
1,520 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,520 Sq Ft

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3,919 Sq Ft

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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 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $863,908. 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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