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Best Schools in Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ
Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ has 33 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 23 elementary) serving 29,308 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Desert Hills meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ
The top high schools in Desert Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Ridge High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2771 Students
2. Sandra Day O'connor High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2567 Students
3. Pinnacle High School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2479 Students
4. Boulder Creek High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2375 Students
5. Cactus Shadows High School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1588 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
The top middle schools in Desert Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 899 Students
2. Mountain Trail Middle School
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 680 Students
3. Sonoran Trails Middle School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
4. Deer Valley Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ
The top elementary schools in Desert Hills, 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
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Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 605 Students
3. Legend Springs Elementary
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 666 Students
4. Sonoran Foothills School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 860 Students
5. Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
6. Inspiration Mountain School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 486 Students
7. Las Brisas Elementary School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 476 Students
8. Union Park School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 753 Students
9. Lone Mountain Elementary School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 423 Students
10. Black Mountain Elementary School
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Cave Creek Unified District (4244) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 495 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.
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 Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ
How many schools are in Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ?
Desert Hills, Cave Creek, AZ has 33 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 29,308 students in total.
How do schools in Desert Hills perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Desert Hills score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Desert Hills meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Desert Hills?
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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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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