For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 509 students in Fort Thomas, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Fort Thomas, AZ are Mt. Turnbull Academy, Fort Thomas Elementary School and Fort Thomas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Thomas, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Fort Thomas have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Thomas, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Turnbull Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
297 E Us Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15560 West Elementary School R
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Thomas High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 965-2879
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 965-2879
Grades: 7-12
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Thomas, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Thomas, AZ include Mt. Turnbull Academy, Fort Thomas Elementary School and Fort Thomas High School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Thomas?
3 public schools are located in Fort Thomas.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Thomas?
Fort Thomas public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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