Best Schools in Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ
Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ has a total of 32 schools including 6 high schools, 14 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 29,344 students attend Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ schools. On average, schools in Desert Hills score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Desert Hills meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ
Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ has 6 high schools with 13,421 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Desert Hills score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Desert Hills don't meet expectations.
1. Mountain Ridge High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2771 Students
2. Pinnacle High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
3. Cactus Shadows High School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 Students
4. Boulder Creek High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students
5. Sandra Day O'connor High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2567 Students
6. Barry Goldwater High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1641 Students
Best Middle Schools in Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ
Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ has 14 middle schools with 10,234 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Desert Hills score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Desert Hills meet expectations.
1. Hillcrest Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 899 Students
2. Sonoran Trails Middle School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
3. Mountain Trail Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 680 Students
4. Deer Valley Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ
Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ has 12 elementary schools with 5,689 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Desert Hills score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Desert Hills greatly exceed expectations.
1. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 433 Students
2. Boulder Creek Elementary School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students
3. Sonoran Foothills School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 860 Students
4. Stetson Hills School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 912 Students
5. Copper Creek Elementary School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 738 Students
6. Legend Springs Elementary
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 666 Students
7. Black Mountain Elementary School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students
8. Lone Mountain Elementary School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 423 Students
9. West Wing School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1042 Students
10. Canyon Springs Stem Academy
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 801 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ has a total population of 15,636 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Desert Hills, 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 Desert Hills, 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
10.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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