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28880 N 64th St

Cave Creek, AZ 85331

(480) 575-2900

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Grades: PK - 5

School Type: Public

Student Enrollment: 450

Students Per Teacher: 13

Parent Reviews

12 Parent Reviews for Desert Sun Elementary School

This is my son's 2nd year at this school. We are so happy with the school overall. He has had wonderful teachers who want the very best for their students. He has learned so much. Thanks and keep up the good work!!!!

Posted by a parent on 02/14/08

I have 3 children attending this school, with my oldest, now in 5th grade, who has been there since Kindergarten. The administration is great, the principal is wonderful, and the teachers are outstanding. There is great parent involvement, which I see everyday as a member of the PTO board. The school ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 12/06/07

Such a wonderful learning environment. Great school spirit and leadership. I am proud my child attends such a great school. I particularly liked a few of the extracurricular activities such as Horse back riding and Piano.

Posted by a parent on 09/18/06

Great experience with Desert Sun. The overall atmosphere is very family oriented and friendly. The principal is wonderful - loves the kids, the teachers, the parents. She is a great leader. We have found the teachers to be incredible, as well. They truly desire success for each of their students. ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 06/26/05

We have been extremely satisfied with Desert Sun. Our Kindergartner has thrived at this school and done wonderfully even after two very difficult years in preschool. I attribute this to the skilled teachers, staff, and principle who listened to our concernes and truly care for the education and emotional ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 04/01/05

I have had two children attend Desert Sun, each with very different learning styles and personalities. Each of my children has loved their experiences and has thrived in the caring and supportive atmosphere of the school. The teachers are incredible. Supportive, caring and very in touch with the children ...  Read more

Posted by a parent on 08/19/04

Very nice 4th grade teaching team Mr and Mrs Gilkey. Wonderful principal. Nice school.

Posted by a parent on 06/03/04

We were very happy with the fourth grade experience at this school. I wasn't happy with the first grade experience. I found the administration to be very responsive.

Posted by a parent on 05/03/04

After having gone through an entire year, many things have come to light that have created a negative opinion towards the teachers and staff's interest in teaching for themselves - not the children. I have found the staff to be coarse and disrespectful with parents and children alike. I have also found ...  Read more

Posted by a on 05/27/03

I am so happy with Desert Sun.

Posted by a on 03/27/03

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School Profile for Desert Sun Elementary School

Enrollment
Programs
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Student enrollment:
450
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
36
Number of classrooms:
21
Desert Sun Elementary School Enrollment by Grade
 

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Cave Creek schools — Desert Sun Elementary School is located at 28880 N 64th St, Cave Creek AZ 85331. 28880 N 64th St is in the 85331 ZIP code in Cave Creek, AZ The school district for Desert Sun Elementary School is the Cave Creek Unified School District 93. Desert Sun Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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