For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,655 students in 85308, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85308, AZ are Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Legend Springs Elementary School and Traditional Academy At Bellair. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85308 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85308, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85308, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Legend Springs Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21150 N Arrowhead Loop Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4500
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Traditional Academy At Bellair
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Challenge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5801 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Highland Lakes School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19000 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6150 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7490 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Mountain Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19602 N 45th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Park Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20012 N 35th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4100
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3910 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
85308, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Canyon Pointe Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4941 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Gr: K-6 | 77 students Minority enrollment: 60%
4744 West Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Minority enrollment: 36%
17340 North 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 236-3381
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 236-3381
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 76%
3540 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-2900
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-2900
Gr: 5-12
Heritage Montessori Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
3501 W Westcott
Glendale, AZ 85308
Glendale, AZ 85308
Gr: K | 20 students Minority enrollment: 15%
4744 West Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 547-8806
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 547-8806
Gr: K-12
4941 W. Union Hills Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Gr: 7-12 | 397 students Minority enrollment: 18%
21000 North 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 461-3200
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 461-3200
Gr: K-12
4102 West Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 957-9557
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 957-9557
Gr: K-12
4744 W. Grovers
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85308, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85308, AZ include Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Legend Springs Elementary School and Traditional Academy At Bellair.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85308?
10 public elementary schools are located in 85308.
What is the racial composition of students in 85308?
85308 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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