Best Schools in Carefree, AZ
Carefree, AZ has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,422 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Carefree don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carefree, AZ
The top high schools in Carefree, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cactus Shadows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
2. Fountain Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carefree, AZ
The top middle schools in Carefree, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sonoran Trails Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carefree, AZ
The top elementary schools in Carefree, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lone Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 423 Students
2. Black Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 495 Students
3. Desert Sun Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
4. Gila Crossing Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gila Crossing Community School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carefree, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carefree, AZ has a total population of 3,970 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carefree, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carefree, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carefree, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carefree, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carefree, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carefree, AZ
How many schools are in Carefree, AZ?
Carefree, AZ has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,422 students in total.
How do schools in Carefree perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Carefree score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Carefree don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carefree?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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