A branch campus, PVCC at Black Mountain,[1] opened in 1985, with classes temporarily held at Paradise Valley High School.

Once construction was completed in 1987, classes were held at its current location in what was then the far northern section of Scottsdale, Arizona to serve this rapidly growing area.

Since then, PVCC has expanded in both campus size and enrollment along with the development of the Phoenix area.

Several art collections, such as the over 600 Western-themed pieces donated by faculty-emeritus member Dr. Warren Buxton in 1990, are on display near the college's library.

The building underwent a major renovation and opened in 2011 as the Q-Building which is home of the Mathematics Department.

In 2009 the Black Mountain satellite campus opened, which serves residents of near by Cave Creak and Carefree.

The college is a short distance west of State Route 51 and south of the Loop 101 interchange.