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Cave Creek Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 632 students in Cave Creek, AZ.
50% of private elementary schools in Cave Creek, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Cave Creek Private Elementary 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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Map of Dynamite Montessori
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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Cave Creek, AZ Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
632
Students
+148.8% (+378 students) 10-yr
$9,250
Avg. Tuition
+81.4% (+$4,150) 9-yr
23
Avg. Class Size
+27.8% (+5 students) 10-yr
21%
Students of Color
+110.0% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.4% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cave Creek)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
310 Schools
# Students
632 Students
58,928 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025159201199
2024159195192
2023155194193
2022153192205
2021149188201
2020149176188
2019144176193
2018141174190
2017133179199
2016128172196
201585137183
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% Students of Color
21%
38%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202520%39%33%
202420%38%32%
20237%40%32%
20227%40%32%
20217%41%31%
20207%41%31%
20197%38%31%
20185%39%30%
201710%39%31%
201610%39%31%
201510%37%31%
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0.38
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20250.380.710.64
20240.380.700.64
20230.400.710.63
20220.400.710.62
20210.410.710.62
20200.410.710.62
20190.430.690.61
20180.440.690.60
20170.450.680.59
20160.460.680.59
20150.540.680.58
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,946 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20251%3%1%
20241%3%1%
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# Asian Students
6 Students
1,535 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20192%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
16 Students
11,022 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20253%19%9%
20243%19%9%
20232%22%9%
20222%22%8%
20212%22%9%
20202%23%9%
20171%19%8%
20161%19%8%
20151%18%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
2,644 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
20171%3%7%
20161%3%8%
20151%4%8%
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# White Students
121 Students
25,241 Students
% White Students
19%
44%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202519%44%55%
202419%45%55%
202324%41%55%
202224%42%57%
202125%42%57%
202025%44%58%
201928%46%59%
201829%47%59%
201730%49%61%
201632%50%61%
201548%49%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
106 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
483 Students
15,235 Students
% of Others Students
76%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202576%26%22%
202476%25%22%
202374%27%22%
202274%27%22%
202173%26%20%
202073%23%19%
201970%23%20%
201870%23%20%
201767%21%19%
201665%20%18%
201548%21%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
4,901 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202012:112:111:1
201913:112:111:1
201813:112:111:1
201712:112:111:1
201612:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202588%56%54%
202488%54%54%
202388%54%53%
202288%55%53%
202188%55%53%
202088%56%53%
201988%56%52%
201888%55%52%
201788%54%51%
201688%54%51%
201595%53%50%
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Average Class Size
23 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025231616
2024231615
2023211615
2022211615
2021201615
2020201615
2019211615
2018191515
2017181515
2016181515
2015181515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,250
$11,274

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025$8,300$11,496$14,043
2024$8,000$10,423$12,357
2023$7,150$9,910$11,693
2022$7,150$9,835$11,199
2021$6,975$9,658$10,824
2020$6,800$9,649$10,496
2019$6,725$9,962$10,300
2018$5,450$10,324$10,056
2017$5,100$9,712$9,712
2016$5,100$9,506$9,307
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Average % on Financial Aid
63%
59%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
202563%59%34%
202463%60%33%
202363%58%33%
202263%57%32%
202163%57%32%
202063%54%31%
201963%52%30%
201863%50%29%
201763%50%29%
201638%46%28%
20155%47%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$5,300

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearCave Creek, AZ AvgArizona (AZ)National
2025$5,000$6,116$6,227
2024$5,000$6,117$6,113
2023$3,650$5,332$5,785
2022$3,650$5,397$5,514
2021$3,150$5,359$5,269
2020$3,150$5,308$5,141
2019$3,000$4,953$5,007
2018$3,000$4,672$4,752
2017$3,250$4,565$4,582
2016$3,250$4,480$4,396
2015$4,000$3,416$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Cave Creek, AZ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Cave Creek, AZ include Quality Interactive Montessori School @ Spur Cross and Annunciation Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Cave Creek?
4 private elementary schools are located in Cave Creek.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Cave Creek?
50% of private elementary schools in Cave Creek are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Cave Creek are often viewed compared to one another?

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