New River Elementary School
Grades: PK-6
Students: 162
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 7:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 270:1
Certified Teachers: 90%
48827 N BLACK CANYON HWY
Phoenix, AZ 85087
Phoenix, AZ 85087
(623) 376-3500
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
6/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness7/10
Read what parents are saying about New River Elementary School
I love this hidden gem in the desert! New River school is in a fantastic community and has amazing teachers and staff. I witness teachers taking an interest in the students and getting to know them and their interests. We may be small, but we are mighty! There are great things happening at this scho
Posted by a teacher on 11/10/2025New River is, for sure, a well kept secret. Our grandson feels safe and happy here. Over his 3 years here he has developed many friendships.
Posted by a community member on 8/12/2016New River is the best kept secret in the district. The teachers and staff members all work together to meet the needs of the WHOLE child. Students know the staff and the staff members know the students. The students have caring adults surrounding them all day long. A positive relationship between th
Posted by a community member on 8/5/2013We have recently moved to New River and we are impressed with New River Elementary. The atmosphere/culture of this school is wonderfully positive. There is a terrific effort which is focused upon each student succeeding. Our daughter is quite shy and was very nervous her first day of school. Her tea
Posted by a parent on 11/5/2012My daughter transferred to New River school this year. The teachers and other staff have been nothing but friendly, professional, thorough, caring, and effective. I am very impressed with the education my daughter is receiving at New River. She has some special needs and I believe she will absolutel
Posted by a parent on 11/16/2011