Top 10 Best 85303 Arizona Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,117 students in 85303, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85303, AZ are West-mec - Independence High School, Independence High School and Camelback Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85303 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 85303, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85303, AZ Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Independence High School
Vocational School
Math: 58% | Reading: 55%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6602 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 435-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #22.
Independence High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6602 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 435-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,081 students
Rank: #33.
Camelback Academy
Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7634 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 247-2204
Grades: K-8
| 564 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bicentennial North School
Math: 12% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7237 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Discovery School
Math: 12% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7910 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4013
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Garden Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7020 W Ocotillo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4014
Grades: PK-6
| 641 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Spirit
Math: 16% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7355 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4016
Grades: PK-8
| 654 students
Rank: #88.
Coyote Ridge
Math: 12% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7677 W. Bethany
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4015
Grades: PK-8
| 568 students
Rank: #99.
Challenger Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6905 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4011
Grades: 4-8
| 616 students
Rank: #1010.
Bicentennial South School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7240 W Colter St
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Grades: PK-3
| 431 students
Rank: #1111.
Sunset Vista
Math: 11% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7775 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4017
Grades: PK-8
| 460 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 85303, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85303, AZ include West-mec - Independence High School, Independence High School and Camelback Academy.
How many public schools are located in 85303, AZ?
11 public schools are located in 85303, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85303, AZ?
85303, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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