For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,344 students in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Pinnacle Peak are Cactus Shadows High School, Black Mountain Elementary School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cactus Shadows High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5802 E. Dove Valley Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2400
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2400
Grades: 8-12
| 1,566 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence
(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
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ include Cactus Shadows High School, Black Mountain Elementary School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek?
the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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