Summary:
The 85266 zip code area in 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.
Cactus Shadows High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Arizona with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and test scores significantly above state and district averages. Candeo North Scottsdale, a public charter elementary/middle school, is also a high-performing institution, with exceptional test scores across various grade levels and subjects.
The elementary schools in the area show mixed performance, with Black Mountain Elementary and Candeo North Scottsdale performing well, while Desert Sun Academy lags behind the district and state averages in some areas. 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 setting.
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