For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,961 students in 85301, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85301, AZ are William C Jack School, Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning and Don Mensendick School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85301 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85301, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85301, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William C Jack School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Grades: PK-8
| 827 students
Rank: #22.
Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-6300
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-6300
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Rank: #33.
Don Mensendick School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5535 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4006
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4006
Grades: K-8
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Glendale Landmark School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5730 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Grades: PK-8
| 692 students
Rank: #55.
Glenn F Burton School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4007
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4007
Grades: K-8
| 585 students
Rank: #66.
Barcelona Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6530 N 44th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Grades: PK-8
| 873 students
Rank: #77.
Carol G. Peck Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5810 N 49th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Grades: K-8
| 683 students
Rank: #88.
Harold W Smith School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6534 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4003
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4003
Grades: K-8
| 687 students
85301, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4432 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Grades: K-8
| 41 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85301, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85301, AZ include William C Jack School, Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning and Don Mensendick School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85301?
8 public middle schools are located in 85301.
What is the racial composition of students in 85301?
85301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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