📍 Zip Code 85266 · Scottsdale, AZ

School District for Zip Code 85266

Cave Creek Unified School District · 8/10 Rating · Suburban District

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School District · Scottsdale, AZ
Cave Creek Unified School District
📍 Maricopa County, AZ · Zip Code 85266
8/10
Rating
5,800
Students
8
Schools
18:1
Student/Teacher
Great Far north Scottsdale / Cave Creek area. Small, high-performing district. Per-pupil spending: $10,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 85266

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~725 students
Academic Rating8/10 — Great
8
Rating
Great
📚
Scottsdale Junior High School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,450 students
Academic Rating7/10 — Good
7
Rating
Good
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Scottsdale High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~2,175 students
Academic Rating8/10 — Great
8
Rating
Great
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment5,800National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools8National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio18:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeSuburbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating8/10 — GreatBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Cave Creek Unified School District directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 85266?▼
Zip code 85266 is served by Cave Creek Unified School District in Scottsdale, AZ (Maricopa County). The district serves approximately 5,800 students across 8 schools and has an overall rating of 8/10 (Great).
What schools are in zip code 85266?▼
Zip code 85266 is served by Cave Creek Unified School District. The assigned elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 8/10), middle school is Scottsdale Junior High School (Grades 6-8, rating 7/10), and high school is Scottsdale High School (Grades 9-12, rating 8/10).
Is Cave Creek Unified School District a good school district?▼
Cave Creek Unified School District has an overall rating of 8/10 (Great). Far north Scottsdale / Cave Creek area. Small, high-performing district. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 and spends approximately $10,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 85266?▼
Contact Cave Creek Unified School District directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Cave Creek Unified School District
Cave Creek Unified School District serves zip code 85266 and surrounding areas in Maricopa County, AZ. The district operates 8 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 5,800 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 and per-pupil spending of $10,000/year, Cave Creek Unified School District receives an overall academic rating of 8/10 (Great) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs above the state average.