For the 2026 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 27% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Fountain Hills have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
14825 N Fayette Dr
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5100
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5100
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Fountain Hills, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Evit - Fountain Hills Vocational Center (Closed 2025)
Vocational School
14605 N Del Cambre Ave
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 461-4000
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 28%
15414 Mcdowell Mountain Road
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5400
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 664-5400
Gr: 4-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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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