Best Public Schools in Anthem, AZ

The city of Anthem, Arizona is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Deer Valley Unified District except for the alternative school which is part of the Edkey Inc. district. The schools in Anthem demonstrate a range of academic performance, with a few standout institutions leading the way.

Diamond Canyon School and Gavilan Peak School are the top-performing elementary schools, consistently ranking in the top 5% and 15% of Arizona elementary schools respectively. These schools boast exceptional test scores, with 70-80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Canyon Springs STEM Academy and Anthem School perform at more average levels, though still above the state average.

The two high schools in Anthem, Boulder Creek High School and AMCS at Anthem dba Caurus Academy, have similar 4-year graduation rates around 78%, but differ in their test score profiles, with Boulder Creek performing better on state assessments. The alternative school, AMCS at Anthem dba Caurus Academy, has limited data available but appears to have strong test scores and graduation rates comparable to the other high school.