For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,428 students in 85305, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85305, AZ are Edison School Of Innovation, West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis and Raymond S. Kellis. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85305 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85305, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85305, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison School Of Innovation
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8340 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 282-2871
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 282-2871
Grades: K-8
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 3 students
Rank: #33.
Raymond S. Kellis
Magnet School
(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
| 1,817 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Mirage Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 708 students
Rank: #55.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Arizona Insight Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet 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
| 1,103 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 middle schools in 85305, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85305, AZ include Edison School Of Innovation, West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis and Raymond S. Kellis.
How many public middle schools are located in 85305?
6 public middle schools are located in 85305.
What is the racial composition of students in 85305?
85305 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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