Black Mountain Elementary School
Grades: PK-6
Students: 495
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 17:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 1,360:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
33606 North 60th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 575-2100
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
9/10
7/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness7/10
Read what parents are saying about Black Mountain Elementary School
Extremely disappointing experience, especially with the after-school program and staff. My son was one of very few Hispanic students at the school and the only Hispanic child in the program. He was struggling with ADHD and behavioral issues, yet instead of working with us to support him, I was repea
Posted by a parent on 9/29/2026Very bad experience here. My son, one of only a few colored kids at the school, would complain of teachers being rude. Only one teacher he really liked. She gave us hope. But we constantly faced challenges with the community as well. At one point, my son did not eat his lunch for a couple days for h
Posted by a parent on 9/22/2025BMES is an excellent school with an extremely dedicated, enthusiastic and effective principal. The teachers and all of the support staff are professional, devoted and fun. The Arts program offers dance and drama on top of art and music. There are many clubs for the kids to join in the school such as
Posted by a parent on 3/18/2021My daughter is completing her Kindergarten year at BMES. Her teacher, Ann Mortimer is AMAZING. She works so hard for the kids and has been a wonderful partner to parents, keeping us informed via email and notes home each day. My daughter started early (at age 4 and turned 5 one month later). She cou
Posted by a parent on 3/16/2021This is a true Elementary School. Many schools are K-8 and over populated to cut down on budget. We love this school for so many reasons. Moved just to be at this school.
Posted by a parent on 2/3/2020Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Black Mountain Elementary SchoolScottsdale schools - Black Mountain Elementary School is located at 33606 North 60th Street, Scottsdale AZ 85266. Black Mountain Elementary School is in the Cave Creek Unified District. Black Mountain Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-6.
