For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,153 students in Fountain Hills, AZ (there are , serving 33 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 45% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fountain Hills, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5000
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5000
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Fountain Hills High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5510
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5510
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Fountain Hills Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16000 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5420
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5420
Grades: 4-8
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15414 N Mcdowell Mountain Rd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5210
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - Fountain Hills Vocational Center
Vocational School
14605 N Del Cambre Ave
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 461-4000
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
14825 N Fayette Dr
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5100
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5100
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Fountain Hills, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fountain Hills Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
16811 E El Pueblo Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 837-0046
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
(480) 837-0046
Grades: K-8
| 49 students
15414 Mcdowell Mountain Road
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5400
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?
6 public schools are located in Fountain Hills.
What percentage of students in Fountain Hills go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Fountain Hills are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Hills?
Fountain Hills public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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