For the 2024-25 school year, there are 105 public schools serving 59,359 students in Glendale, AZ (there are 22 private schools, serving 2,685 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Glendale, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Glendale, AZ are Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Jefferson Preparatory High School and Copper Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glendale, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Glendale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glendale, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 898 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16635 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 595-2990
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 595-2990
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Copper Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7071 W Hillcrest Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 738 students
Rank: #44.
Legend Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21150 N Arrowhead Loop Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4500
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 666 students
Rank: #55.
Traditional Academy At Bellair
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4701 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5700
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #66.
West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #77.
Challenge Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5801 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
West-mec - Central Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6997 N Glen Harbor Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 209-8070
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 209-8070
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #99.
Las Brisas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5805 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,771 students
Rank: #1111.
Highland Lakes School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19000 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1212.
Hillcrest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22833 N 71st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-3300
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 899 students
Rank: #1313.
Legacy Traditional School Glendale
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13091 North 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300
Grades: K-8
| 1,273 students
Rank: #1414.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4035 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 621 students
Rank: #1515.
Sandra Day O'connor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25250 N. 35th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 2,567 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
West-mec - Cactus High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6330 W Greenway Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5000
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
West-mec - Ironwood High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6051 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #1818.
Arrowhead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7490 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #1919.
West-mec - Sandra Day O'connor High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25250 N. 35th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Intelli-school Glendale
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4961 W Bell Rd Ste B9
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Ombudsman Online Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3624 West Bell Road Suite 4-6
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 840-2997
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 840-2997
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Thrivepoint High School At Avondale
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1035 E. Van Buren Street, Suit
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 760-9061
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 760-9061
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Thrivepoint High School At Buckeye
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6213 S. Miller Ave., Suite 109
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 505-7118
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 505-7118
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Thrivepoint High School At Metro
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9640 N Metro Pkwy W Unit 147
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 943-2236
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 943-2236
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #2727.
West-mec - Apollo High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8045 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #2828.
West-mec - Independence High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6602 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 435-6100
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 435-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: #2929.
Mountain Shadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19602 N 45th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #3030.
West-mec - Deer Valley High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18424 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #3131.
Apollo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8045 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,198 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Copperwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11232 N 65th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4650
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4650
Grades: PK-8
| 672 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Greenbrier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6150 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #3434.
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4380 N. Hunt Hwy
Glendale, AZ 85312
(480) 344-9800
Glendale, AZ 85312
(480) 344-9800
Grades: K-12
| 959 students
Rank: #3535.
Pinnacle Pointe Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6753 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
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Glendale, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Campus (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4508 W Northern
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Grades: K-6
| 32 students
5323 N 99th Ave #210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Calibre Academy Of Glendale (Closed 2017)
Charter School
4744 W Grovers
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Carden Traditional School Of Glendale (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4744 West Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Core Continental Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
17340 North 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 236-3381
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 236-3381
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Desert Heights Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3540 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-2900
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-2900
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Heritage Montessori Charter School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3501 W Westcott
Glendale, AZ 85308
Glendale, AZ 85308
Grades: K
| 20 students
Homebound (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8148
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8148
Grades: 1-8
| 4 students
Homeboundother Health Impaired High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4508 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 842-1350
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 842-1350
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
13806 North 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
International Studies Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
4744 West Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 547-8806
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 547-8806
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6625 N 56th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4002
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4002
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
4932 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4004
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4004
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
North Pointe Preparatory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4941 W. Union Hills Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Grades: 7-12
| 397 students
Northwest Education Center (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
5727 W. Happy Valley Road
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 845-4050
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 845-4050
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Sequoia Choice - 75th Ave Academic Center (Closed 2012)
Charter School
21000 North 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 461-3200
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Starshine St. John's (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4102 West Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 957-9557
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 957-9557
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Taylion Virtual Academy Of Arizona (Closed 2017)
Charter School
4744 W. Grovers
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Tutor Time - Peoria67th Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
10260 N. 67th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 572-0080
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 572-0080
Grades: K
| 30 students
Youngtown Public Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
8632 West Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Grades: K-6
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glendale, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Glendale, AZ include Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Jefferson Preparatory High School and Copper Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Glendale?
105 public schools are located in Glendale.
What percentage of students in Glendale go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Glendale are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale?
Glendale public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Glendale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Glendale include: Glendale American School vs. Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School, Arroyo Elementary School vs. Sunset School, Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School vs. Glendale American School
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