Horseshoe Trails Elementary School

Horseshoe Trails Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
5405 E Pinnacle Vista Dr,  Phoenix, AZ
Desert View Neighborhood
Cave Creek Unified School District
3.7
457 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Aaron Pettinato
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
69%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
9
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
13%
State Average
44%
Science
61%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
698:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.4%
Female
44.6%
White
80.4%
Hispanic
10.2%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 60 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/22/2025
Both of our kiddos attended HTES from kindergarten thru 6th grade and our experience was incredible. The staff, administrators, curriculum, PTO, encore classes, extracurricular activities, etc were exceptional! We truly couldn’t recommend HTES more. We are so thankful for our time there and for how...
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5.0 parent
5/22/2025
The HTES experience for our boys was unforgettable! The teachers are supportive and have been with the school for years! Mr Pettinato is the best principal out there hands down! He only wants the best for the students, staff and the amazing families! The HTES community was always welcome on campus!...
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5.0 parent
5/22/2025
All three of our kids completed their entire elementary education at Horseshoe Trails, and overall, our experience was wonderful. To get the negative out of the way first, yes, we had a couple of years where one of our kids was uninspired or negatively affected by a teacher. But after 11 years and 2...
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5.0 parent
5/15/2024
We have loved our time at Horseshoe Trails Elementary School. The principal, Mr. Pettinato, is so passionate, energetic and engaged it is hard not to get excited at every event. The school hosts a number of fun ways for families to get together and meet. The families who are part of Horseshoe Trails...
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