With a mission to empower students in mind, body, and spirit, Paideia Academy serves hundreds of children in kindergarten through twelfth grade in the South Mountain neighborhood of Phoenix.
At Paideia Academy, faculty adopt a Leader in Me program to foster leadership qualities in all of their students. The academy hosts Paideia Seminars that use the Socratic method to nurture social skills and critical thinking during lessons, all of which helps students build more self-confidence and foster a stronger sense of belonging with their peers.
Outside of the core curriculum, students can thrive creatively in an arts and music education program that includes recitals and opportunities to showcase their work. In addition, the academy integrates innovative learning programs such as Nexus nature play, where students can explore nature and learn in a Whole-Person Sanctuary that includes gardens, trees, a koi pond, poultry, and all kinds of plants.
Paideia also incorporates an AgriSTEAM program that focuses on hands-on learning to help students get a deeper understanding of topics and projects, following elevated instruction on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
When it comes to other particulars, the tuition-free academy offers an after-school care program and accepts students from outside its district.
Paideia Academy of South Phoenix
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
7777 S 15th Ter,
Phoenix, AZ
801
Students
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Brian Winsor
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Niche Grade
A+
A-
B
C+
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
60%
State Average
48%
Science
18%
State Average
30%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
624:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Hispanic
73.9%
Black
16.6%
White
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/14/2024
Lots of teacher who hardly speak English, they took out phonic out of learning so the kids can't spell or read. They do not give real homework ( no homework packet) so its hard for parents to be involved in the kids learning because you dont know what the kids are learning.
2/18/2023
It's a excellent school in south Phoenix we have 2 daughter goes to this school over all friendly staff and good teacher
2/17/2023
I like that the teachers really try there best to provide my children with the help they need and the best education possible. They encourage there students and reward them with praise. What I don't like is how unorganized pick up and drop off is. Takes a whole hour to pick my kids up sometimes. Plus I wish there was a principal list honor roll in place for kids that have good grades. Other than that my kids will stay here until they graduate.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/27/2024
My 9th grader attended this school for a year and has had so many Issues. He was bullied there the entire school year because of his race and no matter how many times i came up to the school.. nothing was actually done to keep my child safe in school. I’ve had to call the police to come up there bec...
1/8/2018
My daughter has attended Paideia since kinder and I absolutely loved having her there.. Until recently. K-2 the school was ran by Dr. Winsor. He's the greatest man you will ever meet and I adore him (in a non weird way of course) He was exceptional with the kids, every morning you knew when you drop...
5/24/2017
My daughter has attended Paideia since kinder. She is my oldest and I was really nervous for her to go to school but the Paideia staff made it easy for me to feel comfortable and at peace while my daughter was in school. I loved that the kinder teachers had class dojo so I could check up on her. Dr....
5/11/2017
STUDENT my experience with THIS SCHOOL WAS THE WORST SCHOOL EVER I started at this school as a 6th grader and I began the year pretty smart in all subjects I do not get in trouble and tend to do good and this school is the worst I have ever been to the kids are so disrespectful and rude to the teach...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Desaree Suttle
Desaree Suttle
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183 Total Sales
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34 Total Sales
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Kimberley Couturier
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Map
About South Mountain
List Price Range
$225K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
300
Average Home Value
$388,617
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$83,039
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,040 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.6%
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Parks in this Area
Hayden Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Highline Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
El Reposo Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Nevitt Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Esteban Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Esteban Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Hermoso Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Francisco Highland Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Grayson Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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