For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,991 students in Cave Creek, AZ. The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Cave Creek have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cave Creek, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
(Math: 70% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lone Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 65% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Black Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
33606 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2100
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Desert Sun Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27880 N. 64th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2900
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Cave Creek, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33016 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2013
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2013
Gr: PK
33955 North Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 488-0215
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 488-0215
Gr: K-4 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cave Creek, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools are located in Cave Creek?
5 public preschools are located in Cave Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Cave Creek?
Cave Creek public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cave Creek are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cave Creek include: Black Mountain Elementary School vs. Lone Mountain Elementary School, Desert Willow Elementary School vs. Lone Mountain Elementary School, Lone Mountain Elementary School vs. Black Mountain Elementary School
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