Serving 921 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sonoran Foothills School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoran Foothills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sonoran Foothills School's student population of 921 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
921 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Sonoran Foothills School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoran Foothills School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#86 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
17%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
62%
33%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoran Foothills School's ranking?
Sonoran Foothills School is ranked #86 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sonoran Foothills School often compared to?
Sonoran Foothills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norterra Canyon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sonoran Foothills School?
921 students attend Sonoran Foothills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sonoran Foothills School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonoran Foothills School?
Sonoran Foothills School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sonoran Foothills School offer ?
Sonoran Foothills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sonoran Foothills School part of?
Sonoran Foothills School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
In what neighborhood is Sonoran Foothills School located?
Sonoran Foothills School is located in the North Gateway neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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