For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,828 students in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pinnacle Peak are Cactus Shadows High 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ (2025-26)
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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek, AZ include Cactus Shadows High School and Cave Creek Academy Of Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Pinnacle Peak, Cave Creek?
2 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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