For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,223 students in 85327, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85327, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85327 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85327, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 85327, AZ Public Middle Schools (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.
Sonoran Trails Middle 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
| 639 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
85327, Arizona 九游体育s (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 middle schools in 85327, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85327, AZ include Cactus Shadows High School, Sonoran Trails Middle School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in 85327?
3 public middle schools are located in 85327.
What is the racial composition of students in 85327?
85327 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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