For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,851 students in 85327, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85327, AZ are Cactus Shadows High School, Horseshoe Trails Elementary School and Lone Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85327 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85327, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85327, AZ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cactus Shadows High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5802 E. Dove Valley Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2400
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2400
Grades: 8-12
| 1,776 students
Rank: #22.
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5405 E. Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8500
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8500
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Lone Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5250 E. Montgomery Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 437-3000
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 437-3000
Grades: K-6
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4322 E Desert Willow Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2800
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2800
Grades: K-6
| 495 students
Rank: #55.
Black Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33606 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2100
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2100
Grades: K-6
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Sonoran Trails Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5555 East Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8600
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Sun Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27880 N. 64th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2900
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
Cave Creek Of Excellence
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33016 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2042
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2042
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
85327, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33401 N. 56th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
33016 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2013
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2013
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85327, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85327, AZ include Cactus Shadows High School, Horseshoe Trails Elementary School and Lone Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85327, AZ?
8 public schools are located in 85327, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85327, AZ?
85327, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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