For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,334 students in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Anthem are Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep, Diamond Canyon School and Gavilan Peak School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Gr: K-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Diamond Canyon School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40004 N Liberty Bell Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8000
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Gavilan Peak School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 W Memorial Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
West-mec - Boulder Creek High School
Vocational School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40404 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #55.
Anthem School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41020 N Freedom Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 376-3700
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Boulder Creek High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40404 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Gr: 7-12 | 2,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix, AZ include Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep, Diamond Canyon School and Gavilan Peak School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Anthem, Phoenix public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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