Desert Willow Elementary School

Desert Willow Elementary is located in Pinnacle Peak.

Desert Willow Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

4322 Desert Willow Pky E, Cave Creek, AZ

Desert View Neighborhood

Cave Creek Unified School District

495 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
53%

Reading Proficiency
62%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

53%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 23	Full Time Teachers 23
Teachers in First or Second Year 7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

564:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.5%	Male 47.5%
White 70%	Female 52.5%
Male 47.5%	Hispanic 21.1%
Economically disadvantaged 12.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

4/29/2026

We are so impressed with the Spanish immersion program at Desert Willow . It is incredible to see how naturally the students pick up the language when it’s used as the tool for learning. Beyond just speaking Spanish, we’ve noticed a huge boost in our child’s problem-solving skills and mental flexibi...

5.0 parent

11/1/2025

My son attended Desert Willow Elementary School from Pre-K through 6th grade, where he participated in the Spanish Immersion program and absolutely thrived. He now attends Sonoran Trails Middle School and continues to do exceptionally well. Every teacher we’ve encountered has been engaged, dedicated...

5.0 parent

9/8/2022

Amazing school! Amazing teachers! My boy started in preschool in 2015 and is now in the 5th grade and he is doing so so well. I feel he has had an amazing experience so far. We are proud of DWES.

1.0 parent

4/14/2022

I am super Disappointed in my experience here. We Came to the school in hopes of learning the Spanish language. However with the new superintendent things have radically changed. Not only do we have split classes (1/2, 3/4, 5/6). The teachers are overworked and the students are lacking in education....

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Cave Creek Academy of Excellence

K to 12th
Public

Evit Cactus Shadows High School

10th to 12th
Public

Cactus Shadows High School

8th to 12th
Public

B+

Reach 11 Recreation Area

Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails

Desert Willow Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Volleyball

Dynamite Park

Basketball
Lake
Tennis

Cashman Park

Basketball
Grills
Volleyball

John W. Teets Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails

Horizon Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park

McDowell Mountain Ranch Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Golf

Pinnacle Park

Dog Park
Picnic Area
Skateboard

Arizona Maricopa County Cave Creek 85331 Desert View

Desert Willow Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Cave Creek, AZ and is served by the Cave Creek Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 495 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Desert Willow Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $779,508. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cave Creek Academy of Excellence, Evit Cactus Shadows High School, Cactus Shadows High School, and more. Learn more about what Cave Creek has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Willow Elementary School.

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