Welcome
For over a quarter of a century, the Reid family and friends have dedicated their lives to providing a superior public education to elementary students. In 1995, concerned about the public school system, they worked to create a challenging, respectful learning environment for their own children. Since then, thousands of children have benefited from the hard work and focused vision of these parents. We invite your family to participate in the vision with your students at Valley Academy or Painted Rock Academy. Our schools offer enrollment to students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, and we offer a private preschool for four-year-old children.
Our office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Our Achievements
Valley Academy Is a
Blue Ribbon School
Reid Traditional Schools was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2014. The award was given in honor of Valley Academy being an “exemplary high performing school.” Only four Arizona schools received the award that year, and Valley Academy was the only charter school to do so. Mrs. Victoria Wilber, RTS Valley Academy Principal says, “This is one of the most prestigious awards a school can attain, and I am so proud of our dedicated, talented teachers and smart, hard-working students.” Reid Traditional Schools’ Valley Academy was one of the first charter schools founded in Arizona. Since 1995, the school has consistently received the top available rating from the Arizona Department of Education. Mrs. Wilber explains, “We attribute this 20-plus-year record of academic success to our unwavering dedication to traditional education and our team’s commitment to continuous improvement.”
Painted Rock Academy Named Charter School of the Year
The Arizona Charter Schools Association has named Painted Rock Academy the 2017 Charter School of the Year, stating the school has “established itself as a model of consistency” in its academics, continuing to earn “A” ratings every year the labels have been given. The Association stated “a stable, committed group of teachers and strong parental involvement are the hallmarks of Painted Rock’s success.”
Read the full press release here. Congratulations to Principal Joshua Bauer and Assistant Principal Robin Harper, along with the PRA faculty, staff, students, and parents whose teamwork and dedication earned the school this well-deserved honor. Apply for enrollment at Painted Rock Academy here.
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How a Traditional Education Compares to Homeschooling
The COVID-19 pandemic has done much to reshape the institution of education in this country. While many students in traditional education settings attended class from home, countless others transitioned into a homeschool environment, prompting many to consider alternatives to their child’s education. Traditional education and homeschooling might seem at odds…
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Why Reid Traditional Is the Original Traditional Education
What is traditional education? Traditional education is a style of teaching that emphasizes long-established customs and curricula that are seen as “traditional.” This style of education reinforces a “back-to-basics” curriculum and a student culture that’s geared towards academic success, high levels of student accountability, and close parent involvement in their…
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Then & Now: School and Parents Work Together
For Reid Traditional, it’s always been about the parents and teachers working together. Since 1995, when parents and teachers started our flagship school, Valley Academy, we’ve stayed true to this partnership. And in this unique year, Reid Traditional’s parents have really stepped up. Thank you. School/home teamwork has never been…
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