Top 10 Best 85305 Arizona Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,591 students in 85305, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85305, AZ are Edison School Of Innovation, West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis and West-mec - Copper Canyon High School. 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 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85305, AZ Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison School Of Innovation
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8340 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 282-2871
Grades: K-8
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: #33.
West-mec - Copper Canyon High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #44.
Raymond S. Kellis
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Grades: 7-12
| 1,817 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Mirage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8605 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Grades: PK-8
| 708 students
Rank: #66.
West-mec - Sierra Linda High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9801 W Van Buren St
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 474-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #77.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8490 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
West-mec - West View High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4602
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
West-mec - Tolleson Union High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9419 W Van Buren St
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #1010.
Copper Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,156 students
Rank: #1111.
Arizona Insight Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5323 N 99th Ave Ste 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Grades: 7-12
| 1,103 students
Rank: #1212.
West-mec - La Joya High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11650 W Whyman Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Start Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
5405 N 99th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 738-0045
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85305 Arizona

85305, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5323 N 99th Ave #210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5323 N. 99th Avenue, Suite 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(855) 564-3029
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
8632 West Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Grades: K-6
| 93 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 85305, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85305?
13 public schools are located in 85305.
What is the racial composition of students in 85305?
85305 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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