For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,585 students in Cave Creek, AZ. The top ranked public high schools in Cave Creek, AZ are Cactus Shadows High School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cave Creek, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Cave Creek have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public high schools.
Cave Creek, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cactus Shadows High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cave Creek, AZ (2025)
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
| 1,566 students
Rank: #22.
Cave Creek Academy 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
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evit Cactus Shadows High School
Vocational School
5802 E Dove Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-2400
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-2400
Grades: 10-12
| 1 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
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 high schools in Cave Creek, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Cave Creek, AZ include Cactus Shadows High School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence. Cave Creek has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public high schools are located in Cave Creek?
3 public high schools are located in Cave Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Cave Creek?
Cave Creek public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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