Stepping Stones Academy

Stepping Stones Academy is a charter school for pre-k through 8th grade. One thing that separates Stepping Stones from other schools in the area is their student-operated miniature society. Here students are able to apply basic academic skills towards learning how to successfully function within the community as a productive member of society. Within the miniature of society there is a democratic government system, court system, safety monitors, warehouse, post office, commerce department, bank, and several entrepreneurial businesses. Students will learn how to complete resumes, job applications, interview for jobs, get hired, attend work, pay taxes, write and vote on laws, open a checking and savings account, and how to keep business records like payroll ledgers and expense sheets. Through this miniature society, students better understand how their education is beneficial to and for them. For more information visit the school website: http://www.steppingstonesacademy.org

Phone: 623-465-4910
Fax: 623-587-8514
Email: tina@ssa.school
Address: 35812 N. 7th St Phoenix, AZ 85086

Ridgeline Academy

Ridgeline Academy is a private charter school and home of the Eagles. They offer grades K-12 with two different campuses. The Junior High and High School campus is currently at a temporary location as the new, state-of-the-art, campus is being built just less than a mile from the K-6 campus. Ridgeline Academy has been A rated for six years running now. They are one of the ten schools in the nation to receive the award “Core Knowledge School of Distinction.” The goal of Ridgeline Academy is to create a new way of educating students without being bound by the traditional normed methodology. One benefit for children attending Ridgeline are the small class sizes with high academic expectations. Their values are grounded in the belief that students are literate in all subjects and become life-long learners and achievers. For more information visit the school website: http://www.ridgelineacademy.org

K-6 Campus

Phone: 623-223-1335
Fax: 480-488-2079
Email: eagles@ridgelineacademy.org
Address: 33625 N. North Valley Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85085

7-12/High School Campus

Phone: 623-289-7911
Email: eagles@ridgelineacademy.org
Address: 42101 N. 41st Dr, Ste 101 Anthem, AZ 85086

North Valley Christian Academy

North Valley Christian Academy is a private Christ-centered school for preschool through high school. They are committed to the spiritual development and intellectual growth of students by utilization of curriculum grounded in biblical truth and values. NVCA is also committed to the integration of the Core Knowledge curriculum, that is nationally recognized. NVCA has accreditation with both Cognia and the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA). Their STEM- based education that develops analytical and problem-solving skills that allow the students to meet the demands of the 21st century. This program builds all sorts of skills from life, relation, technological and critical thinking. On top of that, the students are also given the opportunity to grow emotionally and artistically in athletics, music, fine arts and performing arts. For more information visit the school website: https://www.northvalleyca.org/

Phone: 623-551-3454
Email: info@northvalleyca.org
Address: 33955 N. 27th Drive Phoenix, AZ 85085

Carefree Christian Academy

Carefree Christian Academy is a private academy with Christ-centered academics by preparing students to live God-honoring lives. They are proud members of Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Grand Canyon University’s Canyon Christian Schools Consortium (CCSC). CCA helps students excel spiritually, socially, physically and academically. They offer daily bible class and weekly chapel. There are small class sizes and dual enrollment is offered giving students the opportunity to graduate with 36+ college credits, graduating with up to 2 years of college credits. CCV offers a variety of electives including Art, Dance, Martial Arts, Theater Arts and more. With the personalized education and career development plans, CCA believes their students will become the amazing people they were born to be. For more information visit the school website: https://www.carefreechristianacademy.com

Phone: 480-488-5565
Email: info@carefreechristianacademy.com
Address: 5025 E. Carefree Highway Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Sunset Ridge

Sunset Ridge is a public school for students’ Pre-K through 8th grade. They are the home of the Hawks and is an A-rated school. Along with Arizona Common Core curriculum, teachers here also follow other state set curriculum standards for each subject matter. They offer before and after school care ran through the DVUSD Community Education Department for students ages 5-14 years old. Sunset Ridge School offers several different athletics for students in 7th and 8th grade. There are 4 Hawk bands: 5th grade Beginning, 6th grade Advanced, concert, and symphonic band. Other activities offered at Sunset Ridge are, but not limited to morning chorus for 3rd – 5th graders, 6th grade Treble Choir, middle school concert choirs, soaring sounds show choir, National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), and DVEF Battle of the Books. For more information visit the school website: https://www.dvusd.org/sunsetridge

Phone: 623-445-7800
Fax: 623-445-7880
Address: 35707 North 33rd Lane Phoenix, AZ 85086