For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 291 students in Fountain Hills, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fountain Hills, AZ are 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Fountain Hills have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fountain Hills, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 4-8
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-12
| 54 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 middle schools in Fountain Hills, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fountain Hills, AZ include Fountain Hills Middle School and Fountain Hills Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Fountain Hills?
2 public middle schools are located in Fountain Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Hills?
Fountain Hills public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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