Best 85327 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,223 students in 85327, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85327, AZ are Cactus Shadows High School, Sonoran Trails Middle School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85327 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85327, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85327, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cactus Shadows High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5802 E. Dove Valley Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2400
Gr: 8-12 | 1,566 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Trails Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5555 East Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33016 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2042
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85327 Arizona

85327, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
33401 N. 56th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
33016 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2013
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85327, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85327, AZ include Cactus Shadows High School, Sonoran Trails Middle School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in 85327?
3 public middle schools are located in 85327.
What is the racial composition of students in 85327?
85327 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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