For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,072 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 High School, Fountain Hills Middle School and Fountain Hills Virtual Academy. 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 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Fountain Hills have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fountain Hills, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fountain Hills High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5510
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5510
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Fountain Hills Middle School
(Math: 29% | 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
Gr: 4-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5000
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5000
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
14825 N Fayette Dr
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5100
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5100
Gr: PK | 38 students Minority enrollment: 21%
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 High School, Fountain Hills Middle School and Fountain Hills Virtual Academy.
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 47% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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