For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 8,663 students in Avondale, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Avondale, AZ are Garden Lakes Elementary School, Country Place Elementary School and Michael Anderson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avondale, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Avondale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Avondale, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10825 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 885 students
Rank: #22.
Country Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10207 W Country Place Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Grades: K-8
| 937 students
Rank: #33.
Michael Anderson
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 S 3rd Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Rank: #44.
Quentin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11050 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Grades: K-8
| 885 students
Rank: #55.
Collier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Grades: PK-8
| 761 students
Rank: #66.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10237 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Grades: PK-8
| 641 students
Rank: #77.
Estrella Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11905 W Cocopah Cir
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Grades: K-8
| 932 students
Rank: #88.
Littleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
Rank: #99.
Canyon Breeze Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11675 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
Rank: #1010.
Imagine Avondale Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 North Eliseo C. Felix Jr.
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #1111.
Imagine Avondale Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 N. Elisio C. Felix Jr. Way
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1212.
Avondale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #1313.
Lattie Coor
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 W La Canada Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Grades: PK-2
| 344 students
Avondale, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bradley Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
200 North Dysart Road
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Charter School
725 North Central Ave 113
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Avondale, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Avondale, AZ include Garden Lakes Elementary School, Country Place Elementary School and Michael Anderson.
How many public elementary schools are located in Avondale?
13 public elementary schools are located in Avondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale?
Avondale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Avondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Avondale include: Quentin Elementary School vs. Littleton Elementary School, Littleton Elementary School vs. Quentin Elementary School, Canyon Breeze Elementary School vs. Garden Lakes Elementary School
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