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Best Schools in Cave Creek, AZ
Cave Creek, AZ has 21 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 15 elementary) serving 13,287 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Cave Creek meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cave Creek, AZ
The top high schools in Cave Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinnacle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
2. Boulder Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students
3. Cactus Shadows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cave Creek, AZ
The top middle schools in Cave Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 680 Students
2. 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 Cave Creek, AZ
The top elementary schools in Cave Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sky Crossing Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 509 Students
2. Boulder Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students
3. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
4. Lone Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 423 Students
5. Black Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 495 Students
6. Gavilan Peak School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 565 Students
7. Desert Willow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 456 Students
8. Desert Mountain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 472 Students
9. New River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
10. Desert Sun Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cave Creek, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cave Creek, AZ has a total population of 30,670 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cave Creek, 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 Cave Creek, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cave Creek, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cave Creek, 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 Cave Creek, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cave Creek, AZ
How many schools are in Cave Creek, AZ?
Cave Creek, AZ has 21 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 13,287 students in total.
How do schools in Cave Creek perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Cave Creek score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Cave Creek meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cave Creek?
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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Cave Creek
2 of 2 schools in Cave Creek carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Cave Creek. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Annunciation Catholic School
- Carefree Christian Academy
- Dynamite Montessori
- Primrose School At Tatum
- Quality Interactive Montessori School