Top 5 Best Fountain Hills Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,293 students in Fountain Hills, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fountain Hills, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Fountain Hills, AZ are Fountain Hills Virtual Academy, Fountain Hills High School and Fountain Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fountain Hills, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Fountain Hills have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fountain Hills, AZ (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5000
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Fountain Hills High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5512
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Fountain Hills Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15414 N Mcdowell Mountain Rd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5414
Grades: 4-8
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14825 N Fayette Dr
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5200
Grades: PK-3
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - Fountain Hills Vocational Center
Vocational School
14605 N Del Cambre Ave
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fountain Hills, Arizona

Fountain Hills, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
16811 E El Pueblo Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 837-0046
Grades: K-8
| 49 students
15414 Mcdowell Mountain Road
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5400
Grades: 4-5
| 231 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Fountain Hills, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Fountain Hills, AZ include Fountain Hills Virtual Academy, Fountain Hills High School and Fountain Hills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fountain Hills, AZ?
5 public schools are located in Fountain Hills, AZ.
What percentage of students in Fountain Hills, AZ go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Fountain Hills, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Hills, AZ?
Fountain Hills, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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