For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,991 students in Cave Creek, AZ. The top ranked public preschools in Cave Creek, 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.
Cave Creek, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Cave Creek have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cave Creek, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Trails Elementary 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: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Lone Mountain Elementary 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: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Willow Elementary 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: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Black Mountain Elementary 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: PK-6
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Sun Academy
(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
| 241 students
Cave Creek, 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
33955 North Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 488-0215
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 488-0215
Grades: K-4
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cave Creek, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Cave Creek, AZ include Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, Lone Mountain Elementary School and Desert Willow Elementary School. Cave Creek has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public preschools are located in Cave Creek?
5 public preschools are located in Cave Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Cave Creek?
Cave Creek public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cave Creek are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cave Creek include: Black Mountain Elementary School vs. Lone Mountain Elementary School, Desert Willow Elementary School vs. Lone Mountain Elementary School, Lone Mountain Elementary School vs. Black Mountain Elementary School
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