For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,888 students in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Glendale, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Deer Valley are Traditional Academy At Bellair, Las Brisas Elementary School and Jefferson Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deer Valley, Glendale, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Deer Valley, Glendale, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Las Brisas Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5805 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
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 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Desert Sage Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4035 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Thrivepoint High School At Grovers
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4744 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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%
Rank: #99.
Ombudsman Online Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3624 West Bell Road Suite 4-6
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 840-2997
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 840-2997
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Thrivepoint High School At Union Hills
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3515 W Union Hills Dr Ste 119
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 843-3891
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 843-3891
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 104:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Glendale Community College - North
Vocational School
5727 W Happy Valley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 738-0000
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 738-0000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Glendale, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Glendale, AZ include Traditional Academy At Bellair, Las Brisas Elementary School and Jefferson Preparatory High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Glendale?
13 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Glendale?
the neighborhood of Deer Valley, Glendale public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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