For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,223 students in Cave Creek, AZ. The top-ranked public middle schools in Cave Creek, AZ are Cactus Shadows High School, Sonoran Trails Middle School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cave Creek, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cave Creek have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cave Creek, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cactus Shadows High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5802 E. Dove Valley Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2400
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2400
Gr: 8-12 | 1,566 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Trails Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5555 East Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8600
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33016 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2042
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2042
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Cave Creek, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33016 N 60th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2013
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2013
Gr: PK
33955 North Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 488-0215
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 488-0215
Gr: K-4 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cave Creek, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cave Creek, AZ include Cactus Shadows High School, Sonoran Trails Middle School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence. Cave Creek has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public middle schools are located in Cave Creek?
3 public middle schools are located in Cave Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Cave Creek?
Cave Creek public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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