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Fountain Hills Schools

The Fountain Hills Unified School District (FHUSD) consists of four campus locations throughout Fountain Hills that together support about 2,400 students. FHUSD on average maintains a student to teacher ratio of 18.4.

The Fountain Hills public schools are well known for their excellence. SchoolDataDirect.com reports that the FHUSD’s Reading proficiency percentile was 84.0% in the 2007-2008 school year. Out of 91 school districts within a 100-mile radius of Fountain Hills this placed FHUSD 6th in Reading Performance. The best district came in at 87.9% Reading proficiency. FHUSD was at the 80th percentile on the Math Proficiency test. The best school district in the same area came in at 88.0%.

The four main public schools in Fountain Hills are: McDowell Mountain Elementary (Prek - 2nd grade), Four Peaks Elementary (3rd - 5th grades), Fountain Hills Middle School (6th - 8th grades), and finally Fountain Hills High School (9th - 12th grades.) All facilities are handicap accessible and each school offers state-mandated special education classes and most also offer selections for gifted students.

FHUSD provides an open enrollment option for students not living within the district which includes Fountain Hills, Fort McDowell and Goldfield Ranch. Parents must provide transportation for students who are accepted in this program.

In addition to Fountain Hills public schools, a tuition-free Charter School serving grades K-8 is available as well as a number of private and religious preschool options.


Public and Charter Schools

Fountain Hills Charter Montessori School

Fountain Hills Charter School is a tuition-free public elementary school serving grades K through 8 using the Montessori approach. This school offers an option to parents who believe children do better in a more self-directed and individualized educational environment. Students learn in multi-age groups with older students mentoring younger students.

Grades Served : K through 8
Fountain Hills High School

Fountain Hills High School serves over 900 students in grades 9 through 12. The unique campus consists of 16 buildings for a total of 32 classrooms with bridge walkways spanning natural desert washes. In addition to a very diverse curriculum, many extracurricular activities as well as interscholastic sport opportunities are available.

Grades Served : 9 through 12
Fountain Hills Middle School

Fountain Hills Middle School is the FHUSD public school serving grades 6 through 8. Each grade level is taught by a team of four teachers, promoting a sense of belonging and responsibility for the team as well as for individual work. Additional school amenities include a gymnasium, all-weather track and ball fields. Band & Choir as well as dance and art are also taught.

Grades Served : 6 through 8
Four Peaks Elementary

One of four Fountain Hills Unified School District public schools, Four Peaks Elementary serves grades 3 through 5. In addition to the standard curriculum, the school has computer and science labs, an art room, a music room and special education classes as well as a gifted student program.

Grades Served : 3 through 5
McDowell Mountain Elementary

One of four Fountain Hills Unified School District public schools, McDowell Mountain Elementary serves grades PreK to 2. The school prides itself on its academic programs as well as its 'Pillars of Living' program aimed at students social development and building parental support for their children's educational success.

Grades Served : PreK to 2


Private/Religious Schools

Creative Child Care Preschool

Creative Child Care Preschool provides preschool programs for children ages 3 through 5. The main focus is to develop a child's love for learning while building self-esteem. Creative Child Care Preschool is DHS certified and belongs to the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Grades Served : Preschool


All Fountain Hills Schools Mapped


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