For the 2023 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,559 students in Goodyear, AZ (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,528 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Goodyear, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Goodyear, AZ are Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Millennium High School and Westar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goodyear, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Goodyear have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Goodyear, AZ Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
Math: 45% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Grades: PK-8
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Millennium High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14802 W Wigwam Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,907 students
Rank: #33.
Westar Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17777 W Westar Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2840
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2840
Grades: PK-8
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear
Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16060 W Lower Buckeye Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 233-1100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 233-1100
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #55.
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
Math: 40% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15151 W Centerra Dr S
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #66.
Copper Trails
Math: 28% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16875 W Canyon Trails Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 999 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Thunder
Math: 30% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16750 W Garfield St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 863 students
Rank: #88.
Estrella Foothills High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13033 S Estrella Pkwy
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2400
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #99.
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10301 S San Miguel Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2820
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2820
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Rank: #1010.
Las Brisas Academy
Math: 29% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18211 W Las Brisas Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2860
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2860
Grades: PK-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert Star
Math: 31% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2131 S 157th Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 665 students
Rank: #1212.
Desert Edge High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15778 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,731 students
Rank: #1313.
Somerset Academy Skyway Campus
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14900 W Van Buren St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 208-4629
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 208-4629
Grades: K-6
| 96 students
Rank: #1414.
Eliseo C. Felix School
Math: 13% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Grades: 2-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1515.
Incito Schools
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
877 N Sarival Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 819-7170
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 819-7170
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec - Desert Edge High School
Vocational School
15778 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec - Estrella Foothills High School
Vocational School
13033 S Estrella Pkwy
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2400
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec - Millennium High School
Vocational School
14802 W Wigwam Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Goodyear, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspc-perryville Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 3000
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 853-0304
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 853-0304
Grades: 9-10
| 6 students
Harvest Preparatory Academy Goodyear (Closed 2021)
Charter School
14900 W Van Buren St Bldg E
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 708-2334
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 708-2334
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Success Academy Perryville (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2014 N. Citrus Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 542-5620
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 6 students
Tutor Time - Dysart Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1730 N. Dysart Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 200-9800
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 200-9800
Grades: K
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Goodyear, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Goodyear, AZ include Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Millennium High School and Westar Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Goodyear, AZ?
18 public schools are located in Goodyear, AZ.
What percentage of students in Goodyear, AZ go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Goodyear, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Goodyear, AZ?
Goodyear, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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