Primrose School At Tatum in Cave Creek, AZ, enrolls 37 students in preschool and kindergarten programs within a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school serves grades PK through K with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 4 teachers.
Located in the Diamond Creek Plaza neighborhood, the school offers early childhood education in a large city community.
The student population includes 18% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Primrose School At Tatum?
The application deadline for Primrose School At Tatum is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Primrose School At Tatum located?
Primrose School At Tatum is located in the Diamond Creek Plaza neighborhood of Cave Creek, AZ.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Primrose School At Tatum is Bella Vista College Prepratory School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dynamite Montessori (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4060 E. Peak View Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 437-1000
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 437-1000
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Cave Creek Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
29209 N 56th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-2929
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-2929
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 9 students
29210 N 59th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-5710
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-5710
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 120 students Tuition listed
Annunciation Catholic School ![Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Weekly Mass]( "Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Weekly Mass")
(Catholic)
32648 N Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 361-8234
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 361-8234
2.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
3.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
3.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carefree Christian Academy
(Christian)
5025 E Carefree Hwy
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 553-0856
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 553-0856
3.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
38424 N Spur Cross Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-5269
6.6 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 227 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
2225 W Whispering Wind Dr, Ste 205
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
Phoenix, AZ 85085
(602) 674-5555
7.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2222 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Ste 110
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 738-0710
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 738-0710
7.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
29210 N 59th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-5710
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-5710
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 120 students Tuition listed
Annunciation Catholic School ![Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Weekly Mass]( "Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Weekly Mass")
(Catholic)
32648 N Cave Creek Rd
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 361-8234
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 361-8234
2.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
33401 N. 56th ST
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-6001
3.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carefree Christian Academy
(Christian)
5025 E Carefree Hwy
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 553-0856
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 553-0856
3.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale ![Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale Photo - Our Campus at North Scottsdale]( "Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale Photo - Our Campus at North Scottsdale")
Montessori School
20624 N 76th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(442) 267-6305
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(442) 267-6305
5.9 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 92 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4060 E. Peak View Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 437-1000
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 437-1000
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Cave Creek Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
29209 N 56th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-2929
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-2929
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 9 students
29210 N 59th St
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-5710
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 563-5710
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 120 students Tuition listed
Desert Ridge KinderCare ![Desert Ridge KinderCare Photo - Desert Ridge KinderCare]( "Desert Ridge KinderCare Photo - Desert Ridge KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
22050 North 44th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(480) 419-7008
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(480) 419-7008
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale ![Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale Photo - Our Campus at North Scottsdale]( "Guidepost Montessori at North Scottsdale Photo - Our Campus at North Scottsdale")
Montessori School
20624 N 76th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(442) 267-6305
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(442) 267-6305
5.9 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 92 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5405 E. Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8500
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8500
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Sonoran Trails Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5555 East Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8600
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 272-8600
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Lone Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5250 E. Montgomery Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 437-3000
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 437-3000
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Desert Willow Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4322 E Desert Willow Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2800
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2800
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Desert Sun Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27880 N. 64th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2900
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2900
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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