For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,489 students in 85306, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 209 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 85306, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85306, AZ are Legacy Traditional School - Glendale, Jefferson Preparatory High School and West-mec - Cactus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85306 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85306, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85306, AZ Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Traditional School - Glendale
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13091 North 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300
Gr: K-8 | 1,293 student Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
West-mec - Cactus High School
Vocational 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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Sunflower School
Special Education 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
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Desert Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5821 W Beverly Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900
Gr: K-12 | 897 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Sunburst School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14218 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6315 W Port Au Prince Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4550
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4550
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Cactus High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6330 W Greenway Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5000
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Kachina Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5304 W Crocus Dr
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4500
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15808 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4626
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4626
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 486-6000
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 486-6000
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 67%
85306, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13806 North 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85306, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85306, AZ include Legacy Traditional School - Glendale, Jefferson Preparatory High School and West-mec - Cactus High School.
How many public schools are located in 85306?
12 public schools are located in 85306.
What percentage of students in 85306 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 85306 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85306?
85306 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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