Summary:
The 85266 zip code area of Cave Creek, Arizona is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Cave Creek Unified District, except for Candeo North Scottsdale, a public charter school.
The standout schools in this area are Cactus Shadows High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 55-67 high schools in Arizona and earned a 4-star rating, and Candeo North Scottsdale, a public charter elementary/middle school that has been ranked among the top 31-192 elementary schools in the state with exceptional academic performance. The other schools in the area, while not as highly ranked, generally perform better than the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The schools in the 85266 zip code vary in terms of graduation rates, dropout rates, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios. The alternative school, Cave Creek Academy of Excellence, has lower test scores and a higher dropout rate compared to the other schools, which is not unexpected for an alternative school. Overall, the schools in this area appear to be providing a high-quality education, with several standout performers that are consistently ranked among the top schools in the state.
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