The sun is not only a guiding light for students at Kyrene de la Sierra, but it’s also the school’s mascot. It serves as inspiration for its five values: inspire confidence, empower each other, respect diversity, reach for knowledge, and achieve academic excellence.
Located in the western part of the Ahwatukee neighborhood, more than 500 students from kindergarten to fifth grade call Kyrene de la Sierra their home school.
Kyrene de la Sierra School’s achievements are endless. It received a ranking of No. 7 on US News and World Report’s annual evaluation of more than 10,000 schools in Arizona. Out of all the schools in the Kyrene district, Kyrene was ranked No. 1. Additionally, students' reading scores earned the school the No. 4 spot for reading proficiency.
In 2019, Kyrene de la Sierra School earned the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education. The school is also proud to be recognized as an A+ School of Excellence™ by The Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF).
Kyrene de la Sierra School is a part of the Kyrene School District, one of Arizona’s leading public school districts providing excellence in education for over a century. Kyrene has an outstanding reputation for high academic achievement, with schools consistently outperforming peer districts, charter schools, and state averages on AzMERIT and other educational benchmarks.
Kyrene de la Sierra Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
1122 E Liberty Ln,
Phoenix, AZ
Kyrene Elementary School District
School Details
Head of School
Lisa Connor
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
12%
State Average
44%
Science
15%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
912:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%
White
56%
Hispanic
21.6%
Two or more races
9.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
Black
4.7%
Native American
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/12/2023
This is a school with a very high academic level, with excellent, well-prepared teachers who have a lot of experience. The students have a lot of work during the week, and the teachers know how to maintain their attention and discipline. The curriculum is excellent, and I see my son, who is in secon...
7/10/2021
My daughter graduated 2 years ago but I thought I'd add a more recent review. She had a great academic experience and I loved a night when the 5th graders do a presentation and dress up as their favorite historic figure. It was wonderful and the kids go out of their way. Outside of this, there aren'...
4/6/2019
We had two kids at this school and it was a great experience. We should have never moved our second child to Monte Vista for their self-contained gifted program. Sierra is way better, if you are considering Monte Vista as well.
5/23/2018
I have 2 children at this school. We have had the best experience I could ever imagine. The atmosphere that is created makes a huge difference. I can not imagine my children any where else. I encourage everyone to come take a tour and feel what we feel
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Ahwatukee
List Price Range
$305K - $2.2M
Homes For Sale
277
Average Home Value
$622,108
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Household Income
$127,984
% of College Grads
53.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,153 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
31.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- 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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