Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School

Quality education at Desert Springs Preparatory School in Paradise Valley.

Shaping young minds amidst the beauty of Paradise Valley at Desert Springs Elementary.

At Desert Springs Elementary, each day is a new adventure in learning and discovery.

Blending academic excellence with the warmth of community, Desert Springs stands out.

Nurtured by dedicated educators, students at Desert Springs Elementary thrive and flourish.

A hub of creativity and innovation, Desert Springs Elementary is Paradise Valley's pride.

Empowerment, enlightenment, and education converge at Desert Springs Elementary.

Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School

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

6010 E Acoma Dr, Scottsdale, AZ

Paradise Valley Neighborhood

Paradise Valley Unified School District

363 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
56%

Reading Proficiency
62%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

56%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

5.9%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Teachers with 3+ Years of Experience

94.1%

Average Teacher Salary

$36,954

Students Per Counselor

483:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.7%

Female

49.3%

White

73.6%

Hispanic

14.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Two or more races

4.7%

Black

2.4%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/23/2024

Desert Springs is a wonderful school. My kids love it and are happy at school. My second grader knows about the Persian Wars, Greek Mythology, the Incas and Mayans. We have had wonderful experiences and will be forever greatful to the teachers, therapists and staff members.

5.0 parent

1/24/2024

Our kids love their school. Great learning environment with the added bonus of a structured dress code you cannot get in a public school in any nearby Paradise Valley USD school. Highly recommended!

5.0 parent

1/14/2024

DSPES IS A Great school. It's been quite some time since both of my kids attended this school. We were open enrolled and both of my signs attended for 7 plus years. I loved the structured dress code that was established when we fought to keep the school open the last time. It was the best part of DS...

5.0 parent

1/13/2024

Excellent school. Both of my children attended this school. I was very happy with the teachers, programs and learning. Their open enrollment program speaks volumes about how highly rated this school is, a very large amount of families send their children here who are not even in the neighborhood. Gr...

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List Price Range

$195K - $12.2M

Homes For Sale

863

Average Home Value

$915,641

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

32%

Household Income

$116,684

% of College Grads

44.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,375 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

33.0%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

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Public

A-

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9th to 12th
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Paradise Valley Park

Buffalo Ridge Park

Sonrisa Park

Playground
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Venturoso Park

Disc Golf
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Picnic Area
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