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Cave Creek Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 909 students in Cave Creek, AZ, 19% of all K-12 students in Cave Creek, AZ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
29% of private schools in Cave Creek, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cave Creek Private Schools (2026-27)

Annunciation Catholic School Photo
Annunciation Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
32648 N Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 361-8234
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Quality Interactive Montessori School @ Spur Cross Photo
Quality Interactive Montessori School @ Spur Cross
Gr: NS-9 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
38424 N Spur Cross Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
(4)
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Map of Carefree Christian Academy
Carefree Christian Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
Christian
5025 E Carefree Hwy
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 553-0856
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Cave Creek Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
29209 N 56th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-2929
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Dynamite Montessori
Gr: PK-4 | 120 students
All-boys | Montessori School
29210 N 59th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-5710
(2)
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-PK | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
4060 E. Peak View Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 437-1000
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Primrose School At Tatum
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
4747 E Dynamite Blvd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 513-2900
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Cave Creek, AZ Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
909
Students
$9,250
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cave Creek)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
7 Schools
515 Schools
# Students
909 Students
78,638 Students
% Students of Color
27%
39%
0.37
0.71
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,859 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
14,190 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
19%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,966 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
137 Students
30,696 Students
% White Students
18%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
594 Students
24,373 Students
% of Others Students
77%
32%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
93 Teachers
6,261 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
57%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,250
$11,240
Average % on Financial Aid
63%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$5,455
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cave Creek, AZ?
The top ranked private schools in Cave Creek, AZ include Annunciation Catholic School and Quality Interactive Montessori School @ Spur Cross.
How many private schools are located in Cave Creek?
7 private schools are located in Cave Creek.
How diverse are private schools in Cave Creek?
Cave Creek private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Arizona private school average of 39%.
What percentage of students in Cave Creek go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Cave Creek are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cave Creek?
29% of private schools in Cave Creek are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Cave Creek are often viewed compared to one another?

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