Paulden’s public schools outscore 62% of Arizona districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Paulden, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 27% of students in Paulden’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Arizona average (35%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.
From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Paulden’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 40% and 35% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona (the state reports Paulden’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,391 per student, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Del Rio Elementary School, then Heritage Middle School, then Chino Valley High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Paulden Community School is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Paulden’s grade
B: better than 62% of Arizona school districts, #55 of 139 Arizona towns. Graduation is above the Arizona average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Paulden, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Paulden
Territorial Early Childhood Center
Grades PK–2 · 577 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Chino Valley
Kindergarten in Paulden
Territorial Early Childhood Center
Grades PK–2 · 577 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Chino Valley
1st grade in Paulden
Territorial Early Childhood Center
Grades PK–2 · 577 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Chino Valley
2nd grade in Paulden
Territorial Early Childhood Center
Grades PK–2 · 577 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Chino Valley
3rd grade in Paulden
Del Rio Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 477 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Chino Valley
4th grade in Paulden
Del Rio Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 477 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Chino Valley
5th grade in Paulden
Del Rio Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 477 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Chino Valley
6th grade in Paulden
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 461 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Chino Valley
7th grade in Paulden
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 461 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Chino Valley
8th grade in Paulden
Heritage Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 461 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Chino Valley
9th grade in Paulden
Chino Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 712 students · 26:1 students per teacher · in Chino Valley
10th grade in Paulden
Chino Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 712 students · 26:1 students per teacher · in Chino Valley
Paulden’s public schools are run by Chino Valley Unified District, which also serves Chino Valley. Parts of Paulden (4% of its land) are served by Williamson Valley Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Paulden vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share Paulden’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Paulden | B | Chino Valley Unified District |
| Chino Valley | B | Chino Valley Unified District |
Every school in Paulden
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Arizona’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Paulden’s schools
Are Paulden’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Arizona: the public schools Paulden children attend outscore 62% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #55 of 139 Arizona towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 66%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Paulden in?
Chino Valley Unified District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,227 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Paulden are served by Williamson Valley Elementary.
Where do Paulden kids go to high school?
Chino Valley High School in Chino Valley, with 712 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Paulden’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Chino Valley Unified District graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona.
How much does Paulden spend per student?
$11,391 in Chino Valley Unified District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Paulden families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Arizona. Stars are from neighbors.