For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,667 students in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Anthem are Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep, Diamond Canyon School and West-mec - Boulder Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Grades: K-12
| 1,023 students
Rank: #22.
Diamond Canyon School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #33.
West-mec - Boulder Creek High School
Vocational School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40404 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #44.
Gavilan Peak School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 W Memorial Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Anthem School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41020 N Freedom Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Boulder Creek High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40404 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Grades: 7-12
| 2,297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ include Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep, Diamond Canyon School and West-mec - Boulder Creek High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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