For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,075 students in Cave Creek, AZ. The top ranked public elementary schools in Cave Creek, AZ are Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Lone Mountain Elementary School and Black Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cave Creek, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cave Creek have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cave Creek, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
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: #22.
Lone Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
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: #33.
Black Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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: #44.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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.
Desert Sun Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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: #66.
Cave Creek Of Excellence
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33016 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2042
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2042
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #77.
Sonoran Trails Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
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
Cave Creek, 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
Montage Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
33955 North Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 488-0215
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 488-0215
Grades: K-4
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cave Creek, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cave Creek, AZ include Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Lone Mountain Elementary School and Black Mountain Elementary School. Cave Creek has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cave Creek, AZ?
7 public elementary schools are located in Cave Creek, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Cave Creek, AZ?
Cave Creek, AZ public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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