For the 2023-24 school year, there are 106 public schools serving 58,670 students in Glendale, AZ (there are 21 private schools, serving 2,563 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, Copper Creek Elementary School and Legend Springs 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 29% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% 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 more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Glendale, AZ Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
Math: 66% | 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
| 899 students
Rank: #22.
Copper Creek Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 66%
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
| 761 students
Rank: #33.
Legend Springs Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 69%
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
| 682 students
Rank: #44.
Challenge Charter School
Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 68%
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
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
Bellair Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | 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
| 219 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Lakes School
Math: 65% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19000 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,041 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4035 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 642 students
Rank: #88.
Las Brisas Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 63%
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
| 764 students
Rank: #99.
Legacy Traditional School Glendale
Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 62%
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
| 1,187 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16635 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 595-2990
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 595-2990
Grades: 7-12
| 113 students
Rank: #1111.
Arrowhead Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7490 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 623 students
Rank: #1212.
Mountain Ridge High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 55%
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
| 2,685 students
Rank: #1313.
Hillcrest Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 60%
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
| 844 students
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
E-institute At Avondale
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1035 E. Van Buren Street, Suit
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 760-9061
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 760-9061
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
E-institute At Buckeye
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6213 S. Miller Ave., Suite 109
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 505-7118
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 505-7118
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
E-institute At Surprise
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16578 W Greenway Rd Ste 204 Bl
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 544-9285
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 544-9285
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Girls Innovation Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4432 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Ombudsman - Charter Metro
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7910 N. 43rd Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-6157
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-6157
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: #2121.
Park Meadows Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20012 N 35th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4104
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4104
Grades: PK-6
| 602 students
Rank: #2222.
Mountain Shadows Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 53%
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
| 416 students
Rank: #2323.
Canyon Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
Rank: #2424.
Greenbrier Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6150 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 458 students
Rank: #2525.
Sandra Day O'connor High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25250 N. 35th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 2,534 students
Rank: #2626.
Copperwood School
Math: 40% | 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
| 693 students
Rank: #2727.
American Leadership Anthem K-6
Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4380 N. Hunt Hwy
Glendale, AZ 85312
(480) 344-9800
Glendale, AZ 85312
(480) 344-9800
Grades: K-6
| 489 students
Rank: #2828.
Edison School Of Innovation
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8340 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 282-2871
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 282-2871
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
Rank: #2929.
Heritage Elementary - Williams
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
790 E Rodeo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(928) 635-3998
Glendale, AZ 85307
(928) 635-3998
Grades: K-8
| 59 students
Rank: #3030.
Pinnacle Pointe Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
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-7
| 122 students
Rank: #3131.
Deer Valley High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18424 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,568 students
Rank: #3232.
Desert Sky Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5130 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6500
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
Rank: #3333.
Ironwood High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6051 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,905 students
Rank: #3434.
Marshall Ranch Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12995 N Marshall Ranch Dr
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: #3535.
Desert Heights Charter School
Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5821 W Beverly Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900
Grades: K-12
| 923 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 2021)
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 2021)
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 2021)
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, Copper Creek Elementary School and Legend Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Glendale, AZ?
106 public schools are located in Glendale, AZ.
What percentage of students in Glendale, AZ go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Glendale, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale, AZ?
Glendale, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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