For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,301 students in 85305, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85305, AZ are West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis, West-mec - Copper Canyon High School and Raymond S. Kellis. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85305 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85305, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85305, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Copper Canyon High School
Vocational School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Raymond S. Kellis
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Grades: 7-12
| 1,697 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8605 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Grades: PK-8
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
West-mec - Sierra Linda High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9801 W Van Buren St
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 474-7000
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 474-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8490 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #77.
West-mec - West View High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4602
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4602
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #88.
West-mec - Tolleson Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9419 W Van Buren St
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4200
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #99.
Copper Canyon High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,155 students
Rank: #1010.
Arizona Insight Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5323 N 99th Ave Ste 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Grades: 7-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #1111.
West-mec - La Joya High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11650 W Whyman Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4400
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Start Campus
Vocational School
5405 N 99th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 738-0045
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 738-0045
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
85305, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5323 N 99th Ave #210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5323 N. 99th Avenue, Suite 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(855) 564-3029
Glendale, AZ 85305
(855) 564-3029
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Youngtown Public Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
8632 West Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Grades: K-6
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85305, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85305, AZ include West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis, West-mec - Copper Canyon High School and Raymond S. Kellis.
How many public schools are located in 85305?
12 public schools are located in 85305.
What is the racial composition of students in 85305?
85305 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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