Top 10 Best Glendale Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 57 public elementary schools serving 33,545 students in Glendale, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glendale, AZ are Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Copper Creek Elementary School and Legend Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glendale, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Glendale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Glendale, AZ (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 898 students
Rank: #22.
Copper Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7071 W Hillcrest Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 738 students
Rank: #33.
Legend Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21150 N Arrowhead Loop Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 666 students
Rank: #44.
Traditional Academy At Bellair
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4701 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #55.
Challenge Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5801 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 938-5411
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #66.
Las Brisas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5805 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Lakes School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19000 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #88.
Legacy Traditional School Glendale
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13091 North 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300
Grades: K-8
| 1,273 students
Rank: #99.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4035 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 621 students
Rank: #1010.
Arrowhead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7490 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #1111.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: #1212.
Mountain Shadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19602 N 45th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Greenbrier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6150 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #1515.
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4380 N. Hunt Hwy
Glendale, AZ 85312
(480) 344-9800
Grades: K-12
| 959 students
Rank: #1616.
Pinnacle Pointe Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6753 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Rank: #1717.
Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
Rank: #1818.
Park Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20012 N 35th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 600 students
Rank: #1919.
Desert Heights Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5821 W Beverly Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900
Grades: K-12
| 907 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
Luke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7300 N Dysart Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 876-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 623 students
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Mirage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3910 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #2626.
Heritage Elementary - Williams
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
790 E Rodeo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(928) 635-3998
Grades: K-8
| 69 students
Rank: #2727.
Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10401 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4775
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #2828.
Sunburst School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14218 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
Rank: #2929.
Heritage School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5312 W Mountain View Rd
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4525
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
Rank: #3030.
Foothills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15808 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4626
Grades: PK-8
| 604 students
Rank: #3131.
Kachina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5304 W Crocus Dr
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Rank: #3232.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6805 N 125th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 742-3956
Grades: K-8
| 823 students
Rank: #3333.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 W Port Au Prince Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4550
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
William C Jack School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Grades: PK-8
| 830 students
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Glendale, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4508 W Northern
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Grades: K-6
| 32 students
5323 N 99th Ave #210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
7237 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
4744 W Grovers
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
4744 West Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
17340 North 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 236-3381
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
7677 W. Bethany
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4015
Grades: PK-8
| 568 students
3540 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-2900
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
4432 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
3501 W Westcott
Glendale, AZ 85308
Grades: K
| 20 students
Homebound (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8148
Grades: 1-8
| 4 students
4508 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 842-1350
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
5323 N. 99th Avenue, Suite 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(855) 564-3029
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
13806 North 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4744 West Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 547-8806
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6625 N 56th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4002
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
4932 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4004
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
4941 W. Union Hills Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Grades: 7-12
| 397 students
5727 W. Happy Valley Road
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 845-4050
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
21000 North 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4102 West Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 957-9557
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4744 W. Grovers
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
10260 N. 67th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 572-0080
Grades: K
| 30 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 elementary schools in Glendale, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glendale, AZ include Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Copper Creek Elementary School and Legend Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Glendale?
57 public elementary schools are located in Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale?
Glendale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Glendale are often viewed compared to one another?

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