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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85268


At a glance
6
Schools
1,034
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedFountain Hills High School102nd of 271 Arizona high schools
Biggest riser
Fountain Hills High School up 51 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
McDowell Mountain Elementary School 11.3 students per teacher
Summary:

The 85268 zip code area in Arizona is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. While the schools in this area generally perform below the state averages on standardized tests, a few stand out as stronger performers.

Fountain Hills High School has the highest statewide ranking among the schools in the 85268 zip code, ranking 102 out of 271 Arizona high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. It also has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 78.4% and a low dropout rate of 5.2%. In contrast, McDowell Mountain Elementary School and Fountain Hills Virtual Academy seem to struggle more, with proficiency rates ranging from 18-54% across different grade levels and subject areas.

The Fountain Hills Unified District appears to have room for improvement, particularly in mathematics, where proficiency rates across the schools range from 19-54% compared to the state average of 27-42%. However, Fountain Hills Middle School stands out with strong performance on English Language Arts assessments, with 52-53% of 7th and 8th graders scoring proficient or better. Overall, the data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the performance gaps and ensure student success across the district.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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