MAYO CLINIC COMMUNITY TOUR GUIDE
WELCOME TO SCOTTSDALE & NORTH PHOENIX, ARIZONA
It’s a pleasure to welcome you to the Valley of the Sun.
During your visit with Mayo Clinic, I invite you to experience not only the excellence of this world-class medical institution but also the exceptional communities that surround it.
With its unique location along the border of Scottsdale and North Phoenix, Mayo Clinic offers access to two of the most desirable areas in the region. Here, you’ll find a rare blend of vibrant city life, serene desert landscapes, and neighborhoods designed for both convenience and tranquility. Whether you envision a sleek urban residence steps from cultural venues, a private desert estate with sweeping mountain views, or a family-friendly community with top-ranked schools, the options are as diverse as the professionals who call this area home.
As a native Arizonan and a real estate professional who has partnered with Mayo Clinic and its physicians for over 30 years, I understand the unique priorities of medical professionals relocating here. From minimizing commute times to finding neighborhoods that support both professional demands and personal well-being, my lifelong connection to Arizona and deep knowledge of its communities allow me to create a relocation experience that is seamless, discreet, and tailored entirely to your needs.
Why Physicians and Executives Choose Scottsdale & North Phoenix
• Proximity & Convenience - Luxury neighborhoods just minutes from both Mayo Clinic campuses, with quick access to Loop 101, SR-51, and Sky Harbor International Airport.
• Diverse Living Options - From master-planned communities with abundant amenities, serene desert estates, to convenient lock-and-leave lifestyles.
• Cultural & Recreational Depth - Fine dining, arts, professional sports, and entertainment across Scottsdale’s cultural districts and Phoenix’s vibrant city core.
• Year-Round Outdoor Living - 300+ days of sunshine, hiking and biking trails, championship golf, and world-class resorts.
• Stable Investment Value - Established neighborhoods with lasting appeal and strong market performance.
As we explore together, my goal is to help you envision what life here could truly be like. This is more than a tour of neighborhoods - it’s an introduction to the lifestyle, community connections, and opportunities that make Scottsdale and North Phoenix extraordinary places to live and work.
With Gratitude,
WEATHER AND CLIMATE
Arizona is famous for its sunshine, enjoying an average 300 days of sun each year. This means plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor living, golf, hiking, and year-round recreation. While the desert climate brings warm, dry conditions most of the year, Arizona also experiences a seasonal monsoon (July–September). This shift in wind patterns can bring much-needed rain, cooling summer temperatures and adding to the beauty of desert landscapes. Occasionally, you may see unique weather events such as:
♦ Summer Rainstorms – brief, dramatic downpours that rejuvenate the desert.
♦ Dust Storms (Haboobs) – rare but spectacular walls of dust that usually pass quickly.
♦ Dust Devils – small whirlwinds of dust, typically short-lived and harmless.
Many people embrace these brief events as a natural part of Arizona’s desert charm, adding variety to the state’s signature sunshine.
820 MILES
Denver, CO
89 MILES
Payson, AZ
35 5 MILES
San Diego, CA
145 MILES Flagstaff, AZ
99 MILES Prescott, AZ
75 5 MILES
San Francisco, CA
29 5 MILES
Las Vegas, NV
21 5 MILES
Puerto Peñasco, Mexico
117 MILES Sedona, AZ
370 MILES
Los Angeles, CA
660 MILES
Salt Lake City, UT
113 MILES Tucson, AZ
AIRPORTS
PHOENIX SKY HARBOR
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
3400 E. Sky Harbor Boulevard, Phoenix
(602) 273-3300 | Code: PHX
PHOENIX-MESA GATEWAY
AIRPORT
6033 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa
(480) 988-7600 | Code: AZA
SCOTTSDALE AIRPORT
15000 N. Airport Drive, Scottsdale (480) 312-8100 | Code: SCF
MAJOR HIGHWAYS
• Loop 101
• Loop 202
• Loop 303
• SR-51
• I-17
• I-10
• SR-143
JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN
1125 N. 3rd Avenue, Phoenix (602) 256-3204 | www. japanesefriendshipgarden.org
CANYON LAKE
16802 NE Highway 88, Tortilla Flat (480) 288-9233 www.canyonlakemarina.com
TEMPE BEACH PARK AND TOWN LAKE
80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe (480) 350-5200 | www.tempe.gov
PHOENIX ZOO
455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix (602) 286-3800 | www.phoenixzoo.org
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix (480) 941-1225 | www.dbg.org
TOP FARMERS MARKETS
TOPGOLF
Various Locations
1689 S. Santan Village Parkway, Gilbert (480) 240-1282
6101 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale (623) 218-2243
9500 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale (480) 240-2402 | www.topgolf.com
BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND
9500 E. Via de Ventura, F100, Scottsdale (480) 800-3000 | www. butterflywonderland.com
BARTLETT LAKE
20808 E. Bartlett Dam Road, Carefree (602) 316-3378 | www.bartlettlake.com
WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO
16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park (623) 935-9453 | www.wildlifeworld.com
CAREFREE DESERT GARDENS
101 Easy St, Carefree, AZ 85377 www.visitcarefree.com/gardens
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THINGS TO DO
OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE FARMERS MARKET
3806 N. Brown Ave. Scottsdale www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com
FARMERS MARKET NORTH SCOTTSDALE
10428 E. Jomax Rd. Scottsdale www.farmersmarket-northscottsdale.com
UPTOWN FARMERS MARKET (PHOENIX)
5757 North Central Avenue, Phoenix www.uptownmarketaz.com
DOWNTOWN PHOENIX FARMERS
MARKET (PHOENIX PUBLIC MARKET) 720 N 5th Street, Phoenix | (602) 625-6736 www.downtownphoenixfarmersmarket.org
ROADRUNNER PARK FARMERS
MARKET (PARADISE VALLEY / NORTH PHOENIX)
3502 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com
HIKING TRAILS
MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Drive, Phoenix (480) 471-0173 | www. maricopacountyparks.net
USERY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK
3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa (480) 984-0032 | www. maricopacountyparks.net
LAKE PLEASANT REGIONAL PARK
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, Morristown (602) 506-2930 | www. maricopacountyparks.net
PAPAGO PARK
625 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix (602) 495-5458 | www.phoenix.gov
DREAMY DRAW RECREATION AREA
2421 E. Northern Avenue, Phoenix (602) 261-8318 | www.phoenix.gov
SOUTH MOUNTAIN PARK
10919 S. Central Avenue,Phoenix (602) 495-0222 | www.phoenix.gov
CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN ECHO CANYON RECREATION AREA
4925 E. McDonald Drive, Phoenix (602) 261-8318 | www.climbcamelback. com
CHOLLA TRAIL
5150 N Invergordon Rd, Phoenix (602) 261-8318 | www.climbcamelback. com
TOM’S THUMB TRAIL
23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale (480) 998-7971 | www.mcdowellsonoran. org/toms
PINNACLE PEAK PARK
26802 N 102nd Way, Scottsdale (480) 312-0990 | www.scottsdaleaz.gov/ parks
PIESTEWA PEAK SUMMIT TRAIL
5594 Piestewa Peak Dr, Phoenix (602) 262-3111 | www.phoenix.gov
QUARTZ RIDGE TRAIL
6511 E Sierra Vista Dr, Phoenix (602) 262-3111 | www.phoenix.gov
GATEWAY LOOP TRAIL
18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale (480) 312-7013 | www.scottsdaleaz.gov/ preserve
BROWN’S RANCH TRAIL
30301 N Alma School Pkwy, Scottsdale (480) 312-7013 | www.scottsdaleaz.gov/ preserve
BAJADA NATURE TRAIL
18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale (480) 312-7013 | www.scottsdaleaz.gov/ preserve
CAVE CREEK REGIONAL PARK
37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek (602) 506-2930 | www. maricopacountyparks.net
GO JOHN TRAIL
37999 N Tonalite Dr, Cave Creek (602) 506-2930 | www. maricopacountyparks.net
GYMS & FITNESS
LIFETIME FITNESS
6850 E Chauncey Ln (480) 538-9009 | my.lifetime.life/ clubs/az/north-scottsdale.html
DC RANCH VILLAGE
HEALTH CLUB & SPA
18501 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale | (480) 502-8844 villageclubs.com
MOUNTAINSIDE FITNESS
4355 E Irma Ln | (623) 266-3111 mountainsidefitness.com
EOS FITNESS
14843 N Northsight Blvd (480) 661-1022 | eosfitness.com
SOLIDCORE
15257 N Scottsdale R Ste F1-166 (602) 313-1575 | Solidcore.co
YOGA BOX
7077 E Mayo Blvd #130 (602) 805-4724 | yogabox.com
NAMASTE YOGA
23399 N Scottsdale Rd (480) 480-8108 | namasteyoga.com
SWT MVMNT
21050 N Tatum Blvd #114 (602) 621-6400 | swtmvmnt.com
MODERN YOGA
9619 Hayden Rd #112 (480) 797-8699 | modern.yoga
ART & CULTURE
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER
600 E. Washington Street, Phoenix (603) 716-2000
www.azscience.org
HEARD MUSEUM
2301 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix (602) 252-8840
www.heard.org
HERITAGE SQUARE
115 N. 6th Street, Phoenix (602) 732-2624
www.heritagesquarephx.com
PHOENIX ART MUSEUM
1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix (602) 257-1222
www.phxart.com
ORPHEUM THEATRE
203 W. Adams Street, Phoenix (602) 257-4300
www.orpheum-theater.com
ARIZONA OPERA
4600 N. 12th Street, Phoenix (602) 266-7464
www.azopera.com
PHOENIX SYMPHONY
1 N. 1st Street, Suite #200, Phoenix (602) 495-1117
www.phoenixsymphony.com
THE ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY
502 W. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix (602) 256-2882
www.arizonatheatre.com
TEMPE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe (480) 350-2822
www.tempecenterforthearts.com
ASU GAMMAGE
1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe (480) 965-3434
www.asugammage.com
HERBERGER THEATER CENTER
222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix (602) 254-7399
www.herbergertheater.org
SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
7374 E 2nd St, Scottsdale (480) 874-4666 www.scottsdalearts.org
SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale (480) 499-8587 www.scottsdalearts.org
PURE BARRE
10855 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd Ste 104 | (480) 361-4480 purebarre.com
CLUB PILATES
20910 N Tatum Blvd #110 (480) 795-3357 | clubpilates.com
CORE POWER YOGA
15745 Hayden Rd Ste 1-119 (833) 448-2561 | corepoweryoga. com
TRUE HOT YOGA
14676 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd (480) 767-9642 | truehotyoga.com
TALIESIN WEST
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale (888) 516-0811 www.franklloydwright.org
WESTERN SPIRIT
3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale (480) 686-9539 www.westernspirit.org
SCOTTSDALE ARTWALK 7056 E Main St, Scottsdale (480) 500-1000 www.scottsdaleartdistrict.com
LOUISE LINCOLN KERR
HOUSE & STUDIO 6110 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale (480) 596-2660 www.asukerr.com
COSANTI 6433 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Paradise Valley (480) 948-6145 www.cosanti.com
DESERT STAGES THEATER
7014 E Camelback Rd Ste 0586, Scottsdale (480) 483-1664
www.desertstages.org
SHOPPING
SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE
7014 E Camelback Rd, Suite 2132, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
fashionsquare.com
KIERLAND COMMONS
15210 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 305, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
kierlandcommons.com
SCOTTSDALE QUARTER
15279 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 260, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
scottsdalequarter.com
THE PROMENADE AT FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
E Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
scottsdalepromenade.com
DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE
21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ
shopdesertridge.com
HIGH STREET
5410 E High Street, Phoenix, AZ 85054
highstreetaz.com
OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE
Downtown Scottsdale, 5th Ave & surroundings oldtownscottsdaleaz.com
SHOPS AT NORTERRA
2450 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085
theshopsatnorterra.com
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS
DOWNTOWN PHOENIX
Includes the Roosevelt Row Art District with spots such as The Churchill, Sazerac, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co., and Angels Trumpet Ale House. Visit Crescent Ballroom, where local and national music acts take the stage most every night of the year. If you are looking for more fun and excitement, visit Cobra Arcade Bar, Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour, Little Rituals, Dust Cutter or the two-block CityScape complex, which includes Chico Malo and Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails.
CENTRAL PHOENIX
Where the locals play after work at neighborhood hangouts such as Culinary Dropout at The Yard, The Vig Uptown, Linger Longer Lounge, The Womack, Across the Pond, The Casual Pint and more.
OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE
Home to a density of bars, lounges and clubs such as Bevvy, Scapegoat Beer and Wine, Wasted Grain, Hi Fi Kitchen & Cocktails, Beverly on Main, AZ/88, Bottled Blonde, ZuZu Lounge at Hotel Valley Ho and more.
DOWNTOWN TEMPE
Home to Mill Avenue—adjacent to Arizona State University—and offers nightlife for the young and young at heart at Low Key Piano Bar, Mill Cue Club, Pedal Haus Brewery and more. Not far from Mill Avenue is Culinary Dropout at The Yard Tempe, Four Peaks Brewing Company, Taste of Tops, and Casey Moore’s Oyster House, just to name a few.
WESTGATE GLENDALE
Westgate, also known as Westgate Entertainment District, is a bustling complex with casual restaurants and sports bars, plus open-air shopping at specialty stores. It’s also popular for discounted big-name
fashion and footwear at Tanger Outlets. Rock concerts take place at Gila River Arena, while the neighboring State Farm Stadium hosts the Arizona Cardinals NFL team.
DOWNTOWN GILBERT
Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located southeast of Phoenix within the city’s metropolitan area. Once known as the “Hay Shipping Capital of the World”, it is the sixth-largest municipality in Arizona, and the fifth-largest in the Phoenix metro area. One can wet their whistles at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, The White Rabbit and Champions Sports Saloon and more.
TALKING STICK
Come visit one of Scottsdale’s most entertaining playgrounds for all ages! At Talking Stick Entertainment District, you will find over 15 venues including OdySea Aquarium, Mavrix Entertainment Center, Octane Raceway, Topgolf, Medieval Times Arizona and iFly. Inside Talking Stick Resort, you will find the hottest casino in the Valley, a tranquil spa, various dining options and 36 holes of golf at the award-winning Talking Stick Golf Club
KIERLAND COMMONS
North Scottsdale’s premier open-air shopping and dining destination, home to over 80 specialty retailers and restaurants. Explore favorites like ALO Yoga, Anthropologie, Athleta, Evereve, Madewell and Vuori. Discover exclusive-to-Arizona brands including Chanel Fragrance & Beauty Boutique, Johnnie-O, Malbon Golf, Mizzen+Main and Wilson Sporting Goods. Dine in style at Mastro’s Ocean Club, Postino Winecafé, North Italia, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar and Zinc Bistro.
GOLF COURSES PUBLIC
WICKENBURG RANCH GOLF & SOCIAL CLUB
3430 Club Terrace Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390 (928) 415-8120 | wickenburgranch.com
BOULDERS GOLF CLUB (CAREFREE)
34631 N Tom Darlington Dr, Carefree, AZ 85377 (480) 488-9028 | theboulders.com
RANCHO MAÑANA GOLF CLUB
5734 E Rancho Mañana Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (480) 488-0398 | ranchomanana.com
TROON NORTH GOLF CLUB
10320 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (480) 585-7700 | troonnorthgolf.com
WESTIN KIERLAND GOLF CLUB
15636 N Clubgate Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (480) 922-9283 | kierlandgolf.com
GRAYHAWK GOLF CLUB
8620 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 502-1800 | grayhawkgolf.com
TALKING STICK GOLF CLUB
9998 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 (480) 860-2221 | talkingstickgolfclub.com
TPC SCOTTSDALE – STADIUM COURSE
17020 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 585-4334 | tpc.com/scottsdale
TPC SCOTTSDALE – CHAMPIONS COURSE
8243 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 585-4334 | tpc.com/scottsdale
PHOENICIAN GOLF CLUB
6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 423-2450 | golfthephoenician.com
CAMELBACK GOLF CLUB
7847 N Mockingbird Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (480) 905-7902 | camelbackgolf.com
SILVERADO GOLF CLUB
7605 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 (480) 778-0100 | scottsdalesilveradogolfclub.com
WE-KO-PA GOLF CLUB
18200 E WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264 (480) 836-9000 | wekopa.com
GOLD CANYON GOLF RESORT & SPA
6100 S Kings Ranch Rd, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 (480) 982-9090 | gcgr.com
LAS SENDAS GOLF CLUB
7555 E Eagle Crest Dr, Mesa, AZ 85207 (480) 396-4000 | lassendas.com
EAGLE MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB
14915 E Eagle Mountain Pkwy, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (480) 816-1234 | eaglemtn.com
SUNRIDGE CANYON GOLF CLUB
13100 Sunridge Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (480) 837-5100 | sunridgegolf.com
QUINTERO GOLF CLUB
16752 W State Route 74, Peoria, AZ 85383 (928) 501-1500 | quinterogolf.com
VERRADO GOLF CLUB (FOUNDERS & VICTORY)
4242 N Golf Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396 (623) 388-3000 | verradogolfclub.com
STERLING GROVE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
11440 N Greenwich Blvd, Surprise, AZ 85388 (623) 213-7000 | sterlinggroveclub.com
WIGWAM GOLF RESORT & SPA
300 E Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 (623) 935-9414 | wigwamarizona.com
JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS
FIRST TEE – PHOENIX
AGES 7–17 |
GOLF + LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM
3837 E Wier Ave Ste 7 Phoenix | (602) 305-7655
TALKING STICK – FIRST TEE & PGA JR. LEAGUE
AGES 7–18 |
LESSONS + TEAM MATCHES, GEAR INCLUDED
9998 E Talking Stick Way Scottsdale | (480) 860-2221
GRAYHAWK GOLF CLUB – PGA JR. LEAGUE
AGES 13–17 |
TEAM SCRAMBLE MATCHES, LOW-PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT
8620 East Thompson Peak Pkwy | (480) 502-1800
CRUSH IT! AT GAINEY RANCH / ANTHEM
AGES 4-16 |
ADM-BASED AGE-APPROPRIATE COACHING
7600 E Gainey Club Dr Scottsdale | (480) 951-0022
ORANGE TREE CLINICS & CAMPS
AGES 6-16 |
WEEKLY CLINICS + SUMMER CAMPS WITH ON-COURSE PLAY
10601 N. 56th Street Scottsdale | (480) 991-8587
CAMELBACK GOLF SCHOOL
AGES JUNIORS | COLLEGE-LEVEL PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT
7847 N Hockingbird Ln Scottsdale | (602) 363-9800
MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN GC
AGES ALL | PRIVATE, PERSONALIZED LESSONS WITH VIDEO ANALYSIS
10690 E Sheena Dr Scottsdale | (480) 502-8200
LEGACY GOLF CAMPS (PHOENIX)
AGES 4-12 | PGA-AFFILIATED, STRUCTURED CAMPS
6808 S 32nd St Phoenix | (888) 742-7529
YOUTH ON COURSE
AGES 6-18 |
AFFORDABLE ACCESS — $5 ROUNDS ACROSS MANY AREA COURSES
3837 E Wier Ave Ste 7 Phoenix | (602) 305-7655
SPORTS
BASKETBALL
PHOENIX SUNS
Footprint Center, Phoenix
PHOENIX MERCURY
Footprint Center, Phoenix
SUN DEVILS
Desert Financial Arena, Tempe
BASEBALL
ARIZONA
DIAMONDBACKS
Chase Field, Phoenix
FOOTBALL
ARIZONA CARDINALS
State Farm Stadium, Glendale
SUN DEVILS
Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe
THE ARIZONA RATTLERS
Footprint Center, Phoenix
SOCCER
PHOENIX RISING FC
Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium, Chandler
HOCKEY
ARIZONA COYOTES
ASU Multipurpose Arena, Tempe
HORSE RACING
TURF PARADISE
Phoenix
AUTO
RACING
PHOENIX
INTERNATIONAL
RACEWAY
Avondale
GOLF
WASTE MANAGEMENT
PHOENIX OPEN
TPC Scottsdale
SCHOOLS
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
CHEYENNE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL –
13636 N 100th St, Scottsdale, 85260 (480) 484-5600
www.cheyenne.susd.org
1 K-8 elementary school, The Aguila The core philosophy is academics and less pull out from class time. At Cheyenne, learning and maximum class time go hand in hand. Cheyenne administrators researched other traditional schools in the valley and modeled Cheyenne’s curriculum from the schools. At the forefront of the traditional school curriculum are the Spalding Language Arts and Saxon Mathematics programs. Spalding provides students with a total language approach with its integrates instruction in listening, speaking, spelling, writing, and reading. The Saxon philosophy believes that the most effective way for students to learn is through gentle development of concepts and the practice of those concepts extended over a considerable period of time. These two programs are essential building blocks for the foundation of teaching language arts and mathematics through a traditional model.
SEQUOYA –
11808 N 64th St, Scottsdale, 85254 (480) 484-3200
www.sequoya.susd.org
Welcome to Sequoya Elementary, a place where education goes beyond the conventional and embraces the uniqueness of every child. At Sequoya Elementary, every child matters, and every story is embraced.
COCHISE –
9451 N 84th St, Scottsdale 85258 (480) 484-1100
www.cochise.susd.org
Cochise Elementary School is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive community environment. Located in a suburban area of Scottsdale, Arizona, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
DESERT CANYON –
10203 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd, Scottsdale 85255 (480) 484-1700
www.desertcanyones.susd.org
At Desert Canyon Elementary School, we take pride in fostering a learning environment that goes beyond academic achievement—it’s about preparing our students to become global leaders.
GRAYHAWK –
7525 E Grayhawk Dr, Scottsdale 85255 | (602) 449-6600
www.grayhawk.pvschools.net
Welcome to Grayhawk Elementary School. Here at Grayhawk we are committed to building a community of individuals who care for one another and encourage one another to succeed. We believe there are no limits on what our children can do and we work hard to foster that same belief in our students.
WILDFIRE –
3997 E Lockwood Dr, Phoenix 85050 (602) 449-4300
www.wildfire.pvschools.net
Wildfire Elementary School is full of passionate educators who are dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment that fosters growth and success. Wildfire offers education for Kindergarten Through 6th Grade students, as well as Community Education preschool classes.
PINNACLE PEAK
PREPARATORY –
7690 E Williams Dr, Scottsdale 85255 (602) 449-6700 | www.
pinnaclepeakprep.pvschools.net
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory School (PPPS) is a top-notch K-8 neighborhood school with an A rating. The school community believes in the power of working together to ensure a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for all. Pinnacle Peak’s staff is dedicated to providing all students with academic excellence while fostering a lifelong passion for learning.
SONORAN SKY –
12990 N 75th St, Scottsdale 85260 (602) 449-6500 | www.sonoransky. pvschools.net
Sonoran Sky Elementary has served families in the Paradise Valley School District’s eastern boundaries since 1994. Sonoran Sky offers Kindergarten through 6th grade classes.
COPPER RIDGE
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10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, 85255 (480) 484-1400 | www.copperridge. susd.org
Welcome to Copper Ridge School, a community school located in the center of DC Ranch. Copper Ridge is a leading innovative Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade school that fosters academic excellence, character development, and critical problem solving skills.
HOPI
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5110 E Lafayette Blvd, Phoenix 85018 (480) 484-2000 | www.hopi.susd.org
At Hopi Elementary, education goes beyond traditional boundaries to foster meaningful connections, academic excellence, and a strong sense of community. Hopi is the perfect choice for families seeking a comprehensive and personalized learning experience.
CHEROKEE –
8801 N 56th St, Paradise Valley 85253 (480) 484-8700 | www.cherokee. susd.org
Cherokee Elementary School, nestled in Paradise Valley at the foot of Camelback within the Scottsdale Unified School District.
PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOLS
MOUNTAINSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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11256 N 128th St, Scottsdale, 85259 (480) 484-5500 | www.mountainside. susd.org
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln, Scottsdale, 85260 (480) 900-1858
Mountainside Middle School proudly empowers visionaries and encourages students, grades 6th through 8th, to think beyond conventional paths and nurtures risk-takers, instilling the courage to challenge norms.
COCOPAH MIDDLE SCHOOL –
6615 E Cholla St, Scottsdale, 85254 (480) 484-4400
www.cocopah.susd.org
At Cocopah Middle School, we take pride in fostering a neighborhood feel within our close-knit community.
EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL –
22401 N 40th St, Phoenix, 85050 (602) 449-4200
www.explorer.pvschools.net
Explorer Middle School was established in the beautiful fall of 1997. It proudly stands tall on 40th Street, just north of Deer Valley Road. Explorer is situated in a rapidly developing and flourishing area of Northern Phoenix with numerous brand-new neighborhoods
PINNACLE PEAK PREPARATORY –
7690 E Williams Dr, Scottsdale 85255 (602) 449-6700 | www.
pinnaclepeakprep.pvschools.net
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory School (PPPS) is a top-notch K-8 neighborhood school with an A rating. The school community believes in the power of working together to ensure a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for all. Pinnacle Peak’s staff is dedicated to providing all students with academic excellence while fostering a lifelong passion for learning.
DESERT CANYON –
10203 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd, Scottsdale 85255 (480) 484-1700
www.desertcanyones.susd.org
At Desert Canyon Elementary School, we take pride in fostering a learning environment that goes beyond academic achievement—it’s about preparing our students to become global leaders.
PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
DESERT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL –
12575 E Via Linda #102, Scottsdale, 85259 | (480) 484-7000
www.desertmountain.susd.org
Embark on a transformative educational journey at Desert Mountain High School, a beacon of excellence in Scottsdale Unified School District. Our fully comprehensive high school is dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded education that goes beyond the ordinary.
CHAPARRAL HIGH SCHOOL –
6935 E Gold Dust Ave, Scottsdale, 85253 | (480) 484-6500
www.chaparral.susd.org
Chaparral High School transcends the ordinary, empowering students to excel in academics, explore diverse career pathways, and thrive in a dynamic and supportive community.
SAGUARO HIGH SCHOOL –
6250 N 82nd St, Scottsdale 85250 (480) 484-7100 |
www.saguaro.susd.org
Discover a world of possibilities at Saguaro High School, where we go beyond the ordinary to offer exceptional programs that shape the leaders of tomorrow. From the Math and Science Academy and hand on learning in the Innovation Center, to the wide
array of CTE, Dual Enrollment, AP courses, and electives, Saguaro provides unique opportunities for success.
PINNACLE HIGH SCHOOL –
3535 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix 85050 (602) 449-4000
www.pinnacle.pvschools.net
Pinnacle High School is a place where learning is not just a priority but a passion. The school is not just a hub for academic excellence but also a valuable resource for the community. Pinnacle values sportsmanship and believes that victory and knowledge are equally important. The school motivates all students to strive for academic excellence, arts, and athletics.
TOP PRIVATE SCHOOLS
PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL –
3901 E Stanford Dr, Paradise Valley, 85253 | (602) 955-8200
www.pcds.org
As the Valley’s only independent Pre-K through Grade 12 school, Phoenix Country Day School stands as a leader in education, both in Arizona and on a national level. Our students and teachers strive for excellence— in the classroom and the community— while maintaining a healthy balance, grounded perspective, and sense of joy and curiosity in all that we do.
RANCHO SOLANO PERPATORY SCHOOL –
9180 E Via De Ventura, Scottsdale, 85258 (480) 646-8200
www.ranchosolano.com
You will love the community we have built here. We cultivate in our students the ingenuity to thrive in a global society and to be architects of their future. Rancho Solano Preparatory School is a PK-12 international learning community for high achieving students that offers a highly individualized education experience completely unique to the Arizona market.
THE JONES-GORDON SCHOOL
4800 E Doubletree Ranch Rd Suite B Paradise Valley, 85253 (480) 563-5588
www.jonesgordon.org
At The Jones-Gordon School (JGS), we offer a transformative educational experience for students with average-to-gifted cognition who have dyslexia and related learning
differences. We lay a strong academic foundation in the early years and continue to challenge students with increasing depth and rigor as they move through Middle School and into our college-prep High School.
FAITH BASED SCHOOLS
SCOTTSDALE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
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14400 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, 85032 (602) 992-5100 | www. scottsdalechristian.org
Scottsdale Christian Academy is a K-12, private, non-denominational Christian school in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is accredited by AdvancEd and the Association of Christian Schools International.
BROPHY/XAVIER COLLEGE PREP –
4701 N Central Ave, Phoenix, 85012 (602) 264-5291
www.brophyprep.org
The almost 500-year-old Jesuit legacy of academic excellence is alive and well at Brophy. Brophy’s academic program supports the school’s mission to educate the whole person and to form young men who are intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving and committed to doing justice — the five hallmarks of the Jesuit Graduate at Graduation.
THUNDERBIRD ADVENTIST
ACADEMY –
7410 E Sutton Dr, Scottsdale, 85260 (480) 948-3300
www.thunderbirdacademy.org
Thunderbird Adventist Academy is a private Seventh-day Adventist Christian high school and boarding academy in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world’s second largest Christian school system.
NOTRE DAME PREPATORY HIGH SCHOOL
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9701 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale 85260 (480) 634-8200
www.NDPsaints.org
Notre Dame Preparatory is a Diocesan Catholic college preparatory high school in the Diocese of Phoenix. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, we are committed to strengthening the minds, bodies and souls of high school students by integrating faith into a challenging college preparatory curriculum. We promote academic excellence, instill moral values and encourage lifelong service to others.
ST. JOHN XXIII CATHOLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY –
16235 N 60th St, Scottsdale 85254 (480) 905-0939
www.saintjohnxxiii.org
Saint John XXIII Roman Catholic School Community is a partnership of parents, students, staff and parish communities that nurtures the growth of the whole child in a Catholic faith-based education through a challenging academic environment. In this Christ-centered atmosphere, the unique qualities of each student are recognized. Children are encouraged to be life-long learners, and are taught to be active Christian leaders throughout their lives.
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL
HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL –
3801 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale 85251 | (480) 874-3720
www.olphazschool.org
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, has served the community since 1956. Fr. Eugene Maguire invited three sisters from the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to open and staff the school. The sisters’ dedication to teaching the children in the tradition of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the charism of charity, laid the spiritual and educational foundation for future generations of students.
PARDES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
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12753 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale 85254 | (480) 991-9141
www.pardesschool.org
At Pardes Jewish Day School, students benefit from a dynamic Jewish and secular education that integrates innovative, handson Project Based Learning opportunities. Our community’s welcoming and supportive culture provides students with an engaging academic and social-emotional foundation and a strong understanding of their Jewish identity, preparing them for success in high school and beyond.
CHARTER SCHOOLS
BASIS SCOTTSDALE (CENTRAL
SCOTTSDALE) –
10400 N 128th St, Scottsdale, 85253 (480) 451-7500
www.enrollbasis.com/scottsdale
Grades 5-12
Academy-level academics and AP-track outcomes.
BASIS SCOTTSDALE PRIMARY –EAST –
11440 N 136th St, Scottsdale, 85259 (480) 391-1099
www.enrollbasis.com/scottsdaleprimary-east
Grades K-5
STEM/literacy emphasis, top scores, top 5–10% ranking.
BASIS SCOTTSDALE PRIMARY –WEST –
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln, Scottsdale, 85260 | (480) 900-1858
www.enrollbasis.com/scottsdaleprimary-west
Grades K-4
STEM/literacy emphasis, top scores, top 5–10% ranking.
GREAT HEARTS – ARCHWAY
CLASSICAL ACADEMY –
16648 N 94th St, Scottsdale, 85260 (480) 776-0413
www.archwayscottsdale. greatheartsamerica.org/
Grades K-5
Classical curriculum, Socratic method.
GREAT HEARTS – SCOTTSDALE
PREPARATORY –
16537 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, 85260 (480) 776-1970
www.scottsdaleprep. greatheartsamerica.org/
Grades 6-12
Continuation of the classical program for older students.
NOAH WEBSTER SCHOOLS – PIMA CAMPUS –
5399 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, 85250 (480) 291-6900
www.noahwebster.org
Grades k-6
Tech-driven instruction, personalized attention
CANDEO NORTH SCOTTSDALE –
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr, Scottsdale, 85266 | (480) 923-9963
www.niche.com/k12/candeo-northscottsdale-scottsdale-az
Grades k-8
Classical liberal arts focus
MISSION MONTESSORI ACADEMY –
11050 N 96th St, Scottsdale, 85260 (480) 699-4950
www.missionmontessori.com
Grades k-8
Montessori pedagogy with emphasis on autonomy
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