For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 6,337 students in 85310, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85310, AZ are Hillcrest Middle School, Mountain Ridge High School and Sandra Day O'connor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85310 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85310, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85310, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22833 N 71st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-3300
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-3300
Gr: 7-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Ridge High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,823 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Sandra Day O'connor High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25250 N. 35th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,658 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Pinnacle
Charter School
32 S Center St
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
85310, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest Education Center (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
5727 W. Happy Valley Road
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 845-4050
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 845-4050
Gr: Inquire with school
Pinnacle Pointe Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6753 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Gr: K-8 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85310, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85310, AZ include Hillcrest Middle School, Mountain Ridge High School and Sandra Day O'connor High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85310?
4 public middle schools are located in 85310.
What is the racial composition of students in 85310?
85310 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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