Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Stepping Stones Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stepping Stones Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Stepping Stones Academy's student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Motto
Stepping Stones Academy makes a BIG DIFFERENCE
School Rankings
Stepping Stones Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stepping Stones Academy is 0.25, 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
#129 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
American Indian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
49%
White
86%
33%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepping Stones Academy's ranking?
Stepping Stones Academy is ranked #129 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Stepping Stones Academy often compared to?
Stepping Stones Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Mountain School, Ridgeline Academy Inc. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Stepping Stones Academy?
221 students attend Stepping Stones Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Stepping Stones Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Stepping Stones Academy offer ?
Stepping Stones Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stepping Stones Academy part of?
Stepping Stones Academy is part of Stepping Stones Academy (10966) School District.
In what neighborhood is Stepping Stones Academy located?
Stepping Stones Academy is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 24 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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