For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,368 students in 85301, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 674 private students). 93% 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85301, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Glendale High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6216 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-6200
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Glendale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6216 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-6200
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,816 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Glendale Union Online
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4530 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-7300
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
William C Jack School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Grades: PK-8
| 830 students
Rank: #66.
Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-6300
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-6300
Grades: K-8
| 138 students
Rank: #77.
Don Mensendick School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5535 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4006
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4006
Grades: K-8
| 589 students
Rank: #88.
Glendale Landmark School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5730 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Grades: PK-8
| 828 students
Rank: #99.
Glenn F Burton School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4007
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4007
Grades: K-8
| 633 students
Rank: #1010.
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4530 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-7300
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #1111.
Barcelona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6530 N 44th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Grades: PK-8
| 858 students
Rank: #1212.
Carol G. Peck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5810 N 49th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Grades: K-8
| 667 students
Rank: #1313.
Ombudsman - Charter Metro
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7910 N. 43rd Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-6157
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-6157
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: #1414.
Harold W Smith School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6534 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4003
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4003
Grades: K-8
| 772 students
85301, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4432 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
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
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8148
Grades: 1-8
| 4 students
6625 N 56th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4002
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4002
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
4932 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4004
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?
93% 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
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