Kyrene Monte Vista is a highly rated public elementary school that sits in the heart of the Mountain Park Ranch master-planned community in Ahwatukee.
Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, Kyrene Monte Vista’s mission is to own and achieve individual excellence through the power of meaningful learning. Since it opened its doors in 1989, Kyrene Monte Vista leaders strive for excellence in its students every day. One example of this is its Character Counts program, which teaches and enables students to make decisions that better themselves as well as their community.
In the latest data from 2020 by GreatSchools, Kyrene Monte Vista students rank above average in test scores, academic progress, and equity. Test scores in particular are far above the state average. One hundred percent of its teachers have been teaching for more than three years, and its class sizes are small compared to the state average, boasting an 18:1 student-teacher ratio.
Kyrene Monte Vista is a part of the Kyrene School District, one of Arizona’s leading public school districts providing excellence in education for more than a century. Kyrene has a stellar reputation for high academic achievement, with schools consistently outperforming peer districts, charter schools, and state averages on AzMERIT and other educational benchmarks.
Kyrene Monte Vista Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
|
Grade Pre-K-5
15221 S Ray Rd,
Phoenix, AZ
Kyrene Elementary School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
12%
State Average
44%
Science
62%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,140:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
64.9%
Hispanic
16%
Two or more races
9.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Black
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/9/2025
We have been to several elementary schools in the Kyrene District and without doubt can say that our experience at Kyrene Monte Vista has far surpassed our expectations! The level of parent involvement, loving and friendly teachers, long standing traditions and the incredible PTO has been night and...
9/7/2025
My daughter has had a fantastic experience here.
5/29/2022
Best elementary school in Ahwatukee. We've been here for 5 years now, and wouldn't change a thing. Engaged, caring teachers and a dedicated administration. Our oldest is in middle school, and thriving with all A's in advanced classes, which we attribute to the exceptional preparation at KMV.
7/26/2019
Kyrene Monte Vista is top-notch. The teachers care deeply about each and every student at the school. My son knows what it means to try his best and have a growth mindset and he is only in Kinder! He has thrived so much in just one year. The specials teachers are also all amazing and he just loves a...
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
-
Kimberly Mazinter
Kimberly Mazinter
eXp Realty
(855) 518-0127
62 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$550,000 Price
-
Bonny L. Holland
Bonny L. Holland
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Sonoran Living
(623) 263-9088
109 Total Sales
11 in Attendance Zone
$200K - $1.3M Price Range
-
Mary Jo Santistevan
Mary Jo Santistevan
SERHANT.
(623) 263-8643
222 Total Sales
7 in Attendance Zone
$350K - $980K Price Range
-
Ana Benavides
Ana Benavides
eXp Realty
(623) 299-2906
150 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$475,000 Price
-
David Schnepf
David Schnepf
Applegate Homes Realty
(623) 663-5399
66 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$735,000 Price
-
Eric Williamson
Eric Williamson
Citiea
(623) 400-2771
120 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$294,500 Price
Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$305K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
230
Average Home Value
$615,479
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Household Income
$127,984
% of College Grads
53.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,177 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
30.6%
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
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-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
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Marilyn Ann
Walkable neighborhood just over a mile from downtown Tempe and ASU
Kyrene Monte Vista Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Kyrene Elementary School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 566 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Kyrene Monte Vista 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 $615,479. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert Vista High School, Mountain Pointe High School, 91st Psalm Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kyrene Monte Vista Elementary School.