Desert Sun Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Scottsdale, Arizona 85266 · Cave Creek Unified District (4244)
#205 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#12054 of 50,301 nationally
About Desert Sun Academy
Desert Sun Academy is a public elementary located in Scottsdale, in the Cave Creek Unified District (4244) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 191 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 205th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 191.
There are 51 schools in Scottsdale; Desert Sun Academy ranks 31st of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Desert Sun Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Desert Sun Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sonoran Trails Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students · 1.7 km away
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
424 students · 2.0 km away
Lone Mountain Elementary School
Cave Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
376 students · 3.6 km away
Candeo North Scottsdale
Scottsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
70 students · 4.6 km away
Desert Willow Elementary School
Cave Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
338 students · 5.3 km away
Cactus Shadows High School
Scottsdale · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,362 students · 5.5 km away
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
474 students · 5.7 km away
Black Mountain Elementary School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
496 students · 6.0 km away
Desert Trails Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
590 students · 6.1 km away
Wildfire Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
394 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
Le Pera Elementary School
Parker · Public elementary · Grades K–8
191 students
Joseph City Elementary School
Joseph City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
190 students
Mt Tipton Elementary School
Dolan Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
189 students
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
189 students
Ganado Intermediate School
Ganado · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
194 students
Beaver Dam Elementary
Beaver Dam · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
188 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Sun Academy a good school?
Desert Sun Academy has a Success Index (US) of 68.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #205 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Desert Sun Academy rank in Arizona?
Desert Sun Academy ranks #205 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #12054 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desert Sun Academy?
Desert Sun Academy had 191 students in 2025.
Is Desert Sun Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Desert Sun Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desert Sun Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Desert Sun Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.