Top 10 Best 85301 Arizona Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,909 students in 85301, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 674 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 85301, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85301, AZ are Crown Point High School, West-mec - Glendale High School and Glendale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85301 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85301, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85301, AZ Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Glendale High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6216 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Glendale High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6216 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Glendale Union Online
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4530 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
William C Jack School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Grades: PK-8
| 827 students
Rank: #66.
Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-6300
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Rank: #77.
Don Mensendick School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5535 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4006
Grades: K-8
| 553 students
Rank: #88.
Glendale Landmark School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5730 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Grades: PK-8
| 692 students
Rank: #99.
Glenn F Burton School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4007
Grades: K-8
| 585 students
Rank: #1010.
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4530 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #1111.
Barcelona Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6530 N 44th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Grades: PK-8
| 873 students
Rank: #1212.
Carol G. Peck Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5810 N 49th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Grades: K-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1313.
Ombudsman - Charter Metro
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7910 N. 43rd Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-6157
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #1414.
Harold W Smith School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6534 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4003
Grades: K-8
| 687 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85301 Arizona

85301, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4432 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Homebound (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8148
Grades: 1-8
| 4 students
6625 N 56th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4002
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
4932 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4004
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 85301, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85301, AZ include Crown Point High School, West-mec - Glendale High School and Glendale High School.
How many public schools are located in 85301?
14 public schools are located in 85301.
What percentage of students in 85301 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 85301 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85301?
85301 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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