ZIP 85266 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 85266

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 85266 (Scottsdale, AZ) is associated with Cave Creek Unified District (LEA 0400001) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 46 K-12 schools (39 public, 7 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.5 miles.

ACS estimates show about 1.1% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Paradise Valley Community College about 9.5 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Cave Creek Unified District

LEA ID

0400001

Private school share (ACS)

1.1%

Colleges & universities (58)

Paradise Valley Community College9.5 miles (15.3 km)4yr-public
Chamberlain University-Arizona12.4 miles (20.0 km)4yr-private
Phoenix Seminary12.8 miles (20.6 km)4yr-private
Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix14.6 miles (23.5 km)4yr-private
Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix15.8 miles (25.5 km)2yr-private
The School of Architecture16.7 miles (26.9 km)4yr-private
Midwestern University-Glendale16.8 miles (27.1 km)4yr-private
Carrington College-Phoenix North17.5 miles (28.2 km)2yr-private
DeVry University-Arizona17.5 miles (28.2 km)4yr-private
Scottsdale Community College17.7 miles (28.5 km)4yr-public
Brookline College-Phoenix17.8 miles (28.6 km)4yr-private
Arizona Christian University18.1 miles (29.2 km)4yr-private

Show all 58 colleges & universities

Crestpoint University18.3 miles (29.5 km)4yr-private
Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture18.9 miles (30.5 km)4yr-private
Arizona College-Glendale19.4 miles (31.2 km)2yr-private
Glendale Community College20.7 miles (33.4 km)4yr-public
Arizona State University Digital Immersion20.9 miles (33.7 km)4yr-public
Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute21.0 miles (33.8 km)2yr-private
Grand Canyon University21.3 miles (34.3 km)4yr-private
Arizona Board of Regents21.9 miles (35.2 km)4yr-public
Phoenix College22.0 miles (35.4 km)4yr-public
Pathways College22.0 miles (35.5 km)4yr-private
Refrigeration School Inc22.3 miles (36.0 km)2yr-private
GateWay Community College22.4 miles (36.0 km)4yr-public
Bryan University22.8 miles (36.6 km)4yr-private
Sessions College for Professional Design23.5 miles (37.8 km)4yr-private
Sonoran Desert Institute24.1 miles (38.7 km)2yr-private
Arizona State University Campus Immersion24.1 miles (38.8 km)4yr-public
Brookline College-Tempe24.3 miles (39.1 km)2yr-private
Rio Salado College24.6 miles (39.6 km)4yr-public
Maricopa Community College System Office24.6 miles (39.7 km)4yr-public
Aspen University24.8 miles (39.8 km)4yr-private
Sonoran University of Health Sciences24.8 miles (39.9 km)4yr-private
University of Phoenix-Arizona25.1 miles (40.5 km)4yr-private
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Phoenix25.2 miles (40.5 km)2yr-private
Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe25.3 miles (40.7 km)4yr-private
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa25.7 miles (41.3 km)2yr-private
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts25.7 miles (41.4 km)2yr-private
Carrington College-Mesa26.1 miles (42.0 km)2yr-private
Mesa Community College26.1 miles (42.1 km)4yr-public
Western Maricopa Education Center26.8 miles (43.1 km)2yr-public
University of Advancing Technology27.1 miles (43.6 km)4yr-private
South Mountain Community College27.3 miles (44.0 km)4yr-public
Ottawa University-Surprise27.6 miles (44.4 km)4yr-private
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley30.0 miles (48.3 km)2yr-private
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc30.4 miles (48.9 km)2yr-private
Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix30.4 miles (48.9 km)2yr-private
Estrella Mountain Community College31.4 miles (50.6 km)2yr-public
Chandler-Gilbert Community College33.4 miles (53.8 km)2yr-public
International Baptist College and Seminary34.1 miles (54.9 km)4yr-private
American InterContinental University System34.3 miles (55.2 km)4yr-private
Justice University35.4 miles (57.0 km)4yr-private
Central Arizona College58.0 miles (93.3 km)2yr-public
Yavapai College62.0 miles (99.8 km)4yr-public
Prescott College62.6 miles (100.7 km)4yr-private
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott66.1 miles (106.4 km)4yr-private
Coconino Community College98.3 miles (158.2 km)2yr-public
Northern Arizona University99.4 miles (160.0 km)4yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
Candeo North Scottsdale	public	—	—	0.8 miles (1.4 km)
DESERT FOOTHILLS LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL	private	—	—	1.1 miles (1.7 km)
Cave Creek Academy of Excellence	public	—	—	2.4 miles (3.9 km)
Desert Sun Academy	public	—	—	2.5 miles (4.1 km)
EVIT Cactus Shadows High School	public	—	—	2.5 miles (4.1 km)
Cactus Shadows High School	public	—	—	2.5 miles (4.1 km)
CAVE CREEK MONTESSORI	private	—	—	2.6 miles (4.3 km)
Black Mountain Elementary School	public	—	—	2.7 miles (4.3 km)
Desert Arroyo Middle School	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.5 km)
Lone Mountain Elementary School	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.6 km)
DYNAMITE MONTESSORI	private	—	—	3.1 miles (4.9 km)
Sonoran Trails Middle School	public	—	—	3.5 miles (5.6 km)
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	3.5 miles (5.7 km)
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School	public	—	—	3.6 miles (5.8 km)
CAREFREE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Desert Willow Elementary School	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.4 km)
Pinnacle Peak Preparatory	public	—	—	5.0 miles (8.1 km)
Grayhawk Elementary School	public	—	—	6.3 miles (10.2 km)
Desert Trails Elementary School	public	—	—	6.3 miles (10.2 km)
Wildfire Elementary School	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.4 km)
Explorer Middle School	public	—	—	6.7 miles (10.7 km)
Copper Ridge School	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Copper Ridge Math and Science Academy	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Copper Ridge Middle School	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.2 km)
Sky Crossing Elementary School	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Fireside Elementary School	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Pinnacle High School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
West-MEC - Pinnacle High School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Mountain Trail Middle School	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Boulder Creek Elementary School	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Copper Canyon Elementary School	public	—	—	8.7 miles (14.0 km)
Milestones Charter School	public	—	—	8.7 miles (14.0 km)
Quail Run Elementary School	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.4 km)
Stepping Stones Academy	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
AAEC - Paradise Valley	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.7 km)
North Ranch Elementary School	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.8 km)
NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY	private	—	—	9.2 miles (14.8 km)
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale	public	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.1 km)
BASIS Scottsdale Primary - West Campus	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.2 km)
West-MEC Paradise Valley Community College	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.2 km)
Sunset Canyon School	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.5 km)
Desert Mountain School	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)
West-MEC - Paradise Valley High School	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.7 km)
Paradise Valley High School	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.8 km)
RANCHO SOLANO PRIVATE SCHOOL-GREENWAY CAMPUS	private	—	—	9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 85266

What school district is ZIP code 85266 in?

ZIP 85266 (Scottsdale, AZ) maps to Cave Creek Unified District (LEA ID 0400001) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 85266?

US5 lists 46 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 39 public and 7 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 85266 attend private school?

About 1.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 85266 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	67.3%
High school	9.0%
Less than HS	1.1%
School district	Cave Creek Unified District

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