For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,911 students in 85327, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85327, AZ are Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Lone Mountain Elementary School and Desert Willow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85327 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85327, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85327, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Lone Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Willow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4322 E Desert Willow Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2800
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2800
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Black Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33606 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2100
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2100
Grades: K-6
| 495 students
Rank: #55.
Sonoran Trails Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5555 East Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8600
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Sun Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27880 N. 64th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2900
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #77.
Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33016 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2042
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2042
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
85327, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33401 N. 56th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
33016 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2013
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2013
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85327, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85327, AZ include Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Lone Mountain Elementary School and Desert Willow Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85327?
7 public elementary schools are located in 85327.
What is the racial composition of students in 85327?
85327 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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