For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 14,323 students in Avondale, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 547 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Avondale, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Avondale, AZ are Estrella High School, West-mec - Agua Fria High School and Garden Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avondale, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Avondale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Avondale, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estrella High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Agua Fria High School
Vocational School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #33.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10825 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 846 students
Rank: #44.
Imagine Avondale Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Eliseo C. Felix Jr.
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Imagine Avondale Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
950 N. Elisio C. Felix Jr. Way
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #66.
Michael Anderson
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 S 3rd Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Grades: PK-8
| 755 students
Rank: #77.
Agua Fria High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,608 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10237 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Grades: PK-8
| 649 students
Rank: #99.
Westview High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 478-4602
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 478-4602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,843 students
Rank: #1010.
Country Place Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10207 W Country Place Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Grades: K-8
| 934 students
Rank: #1111.
Quentin Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11050 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: #1212.
Estrella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11905 W Cocopah Cir
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Grades: K-8
| 852 students
Rank: #1313.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Grades: PK-8
| 774 students
Rank: #1414.
La Joya Community High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11650 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #1515.
Canyon Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11675 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
Rank: #1616.
Lattie Coor
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 W La Canada Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Grades: PK-2
| 323 students
Rank: #1717.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #1818.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 683 students
Rank: n/an/a
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7106
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7106
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Estrella Mountain Community College
Vocational School
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(602) 392-5401
Avondale, AZ 85392
(602) 392-5401
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec West Point High School
Vocational School
11620 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 738-0058
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 738-0058
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Avondale, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bradley Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2021)
Charter School
200 North Dysart Road
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Charter School
725 North Central Ave 113
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Avondale, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Avondale, AZ include Estrella High School, West-mec - Agua Fria High School and Garden Lakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Avondale, AZ?
21 public schools are located in Avondale, AZ.
What percentage of students in Avondale, AZ go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Avondale, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale, AZ?
Avondale, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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