Top 5 Best 85304 Arizona Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,288 students in 85304, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85304, AZ are Copperwood School, Desert Valley Elementary School and Sweetwater School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85304 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85304, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85304, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Copperwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11232 N 65th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4650
Grades: PK-8
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12901 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Sweetwater School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4602 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-6500
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12995 N Marshall Ranch Dr
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450
Grades: PK-8
| 700 students
Rank: #55.
Arroyo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4535 W Cholla St
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-5100
Grades: K-8
| 517 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Palms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11441 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85304 Arizona

85304, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Grades: K-6
| 32 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85304, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85304, AZ include Copperwood School, Desert Valley Elementary School and Sweetwater School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85304?
6 public elementary schools are located in 85304.
What is the racial composition of students in 85304?
85304 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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