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Best Fountain Hills Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 687 students in Fountain Hills, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fountain Hills, AZ are Fountain Hills Middle School, Fountain Hills Virtual Academy and 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fountain Hills have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Fountain Hills, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fountain Hills Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16000 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5420
Gr: 4-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Fountain Hills Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16100 E Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5000
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15414 N Mcdowell Mountain Rd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fountain Hills, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fountain Hills, AZ include Fountain Hills Middle School, Fountain Hills Virtual Academy and Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fountain Hills?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fountain Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Hills?
Fountain Hills public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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