For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,929 students in 85303, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85303, AZ are West-mec - Independence High School, Edison School Of Innovation and Independence High School. 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 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85303, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85303, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Independence High School
Vocational 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
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Edison School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5136 N 83rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 282-2871
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 282-2871
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6602 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 435-6100
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 435-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,048 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Discovery School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7910 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4013
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4013
Gr: K-8 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Sunset Vista
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7775 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-5701
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-5701
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Coyote Ridge
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7677 W. Bethany
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4015
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4015
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Bicentennial North School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7237 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Bicentennial South School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7240 W Colter St
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Desert Garden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7020 W Ocotillo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4014
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4014
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Camelback Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7634 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 247-2204
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 247-2204
Gr: K-8 | 601 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6905 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4011
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4011
Gr: K-8 | 880 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Desert Spirit
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7355 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4016
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4016
Gr: PK-8 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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, Edison School Of Innovation and Independence High School.
How many public schools are located in 85303?
12 public schools are located in 85303.
What is the racial composition of students in 85303?
85303 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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