For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,707 students in the neighborhood of Sweetwater Estates, Glendale, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Sweetwater Estates are Legacy Traditional School Glendale and Desert Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sweetwater Estates, Glendale, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Sweetwater Estates, Glendale, AZ (2026)
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 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Desert Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12901 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sweetwater Estates, Glendale, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sweetwater Estates, Glendale, AZ include Legacy Traditional School Glendale and Desert Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sweetwater Estates, Glendale?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sweetwater Estates, Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sweetwater Estates, Glendale?
the neighborhood of Sweetwater Estates, Glendale public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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