For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,245 students in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Arrowhead Ranch are Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Legend Springs Elementary School and Highland Lakes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ (2026)
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.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ include Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Legend Springs Elementary School and Highland Lakes School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale?
the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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