For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 458 students in Fountain Hills, AZ.
The top ranked public preschool in Fountain Hills, AZ is Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fountain Hills, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Fountain Hills have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fountain Hills, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
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 preschools in Fountain Hills, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Fountain Hills, AZ include Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fountain Hills?
2 public preschools are located in Fountain Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Hills?
Fountain Hills public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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