For the 2024-25 school year, there are 38 public preschools serving 21,613 students in Glendale, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Glendale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Glendale, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7241 W Rose Garden Ln
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 898 students
Rank: #22.
Copper Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7071 W Hillcrest Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 738 students
Rank: #33.
Legend Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21150 N Arrowhead Loop Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4500
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4701 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5700
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #55.
Las Brisas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5805 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Lakes School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19000 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4035 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 621 students
Rank: #88.
Arrowhead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7490 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #99.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Shadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19602 N 45th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Copperwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11232 N 65th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4650
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4650
Grades: PK-8
| 672 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Greenbrier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6150 W Greenbriar Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #1313.
Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
Rank: #1414.
Park Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20012 N 35th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4100
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 600 students
Rank: #1515.
Desert Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12901 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
Rank: #1616.
Luke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7300 N Dysart Rd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 876-7300
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 876-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 623 students
Rank: #1717.
Marshall Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12995 N Marshall Ranch Dr
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450
Grades: PK-8
| 700 students
Rank: #1818.
Mirage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3910 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #1919.
Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10401 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4775
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4775
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #2020.
Sunburst School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14218 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
Rank: #2121.
Heritage School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5312 W Mountain View Rd
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4525
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 412-4525
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
Rank: #2222.
Foothills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15808 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4626
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4626
Grades: PK-8
| 604 students
Rank: #2323.
Kachina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5304 W Crocus Dr
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4500
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Rank: #2424.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6315 W Port Au Prince Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4550
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-4550
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
William C Jack School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Grades: PK-8
| 830 students
Rank: #2727.
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: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Desert Palms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11441 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4600
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sunset Vista
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7775 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-5701
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-5701
Grades: PK-8
| 735 students
Rank: #3030.
Sunset School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4626 W Mountain View Rd
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602) 347-3300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602) 347-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 529 students
Rank: #3131.
Desert Garden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7020 W Ocotillo Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4014
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4014
Grades: PK
| 205 students
Rank: #3232.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10150 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 772-2640
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 772-2640
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: #3333.
Bicentennial South School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7240 W Colter St
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4012
Grades: PK-8
| 896 students
Rank: #3434.
Desert Spirit
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7355 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4016
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4016
Grades: PK-8
| 670 students
Rank: #3535.
Glendale Landmark School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5730 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Grades: PK-8
| 828 students
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Glendale, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Campus (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4508 W Northern
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10620 N. 43rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 978-0011
Grades: K-6
| 32 students
5323 N 99th Ave #210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
7237 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
Calibre Academy Of Glendale (Closed 2017)
Charter School
4744 W Grovers
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Carden Traditional School Of Glendale (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4744 West Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Core Continental Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
17340 North 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 236-3381
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 236-3381
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
7677 W. Bethany
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4015
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4015
Grades: PK-8
| 568 students
Desert Heights Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3540 W Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-2900
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-2900
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
4432 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Heritage Montessori Charter School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3501 W Westcott
Glendale, AZ 85308
Glendale, AZ 85308
Grades: K
| 20 students
Homebound (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8148
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8148
Grades: 1-8
| 4 students
Homeboundother Health Impaired High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4508 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 842-1350
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 842-1350
Grades: 9-12
| 30 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
13806 North 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 564-7300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
International Studies Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
4744 West Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 547-8806
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 547-8806
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
6625 N 56th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4002
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4002
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
4932 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4004
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4004
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
North Pointe Preparatory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4941 W. Union Hills Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 896-1166
Grades: 7-12
| 397 students
Northwest Education Center (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
5727 W. Happy Valley Road
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 845-4050
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 845-4050
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Sequoia Choice - 75th Ave Academic Center (Closed 2012)
Charter School
21000 North 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 461-3200
Glendale, AZ 85308
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Starshine St. John's (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4102 West Union Hills Dr
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 957-9557
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 957-9557
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Taylion Virtual Academy Of Arizona (Closed 2017)
Charter School
4744 W. Grovers
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 439-5026
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Tutor Time - Peoria67th Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
10260 N. 67th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 572-0080
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 572-0080
Grades: K
| 30 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 preschools in Glendale, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Glendale, AZ include Sierra Verde Steam Academy, Copper Creek Elementary School and Legend Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Glendale?
38 public preschools are located in Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale?
Glendale public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Glendale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Glendale include: Desert Garden Elementary School vs. William C Jack School, William C Jack School vs. Desert Garden Elementary School, Glendale American School vs. Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School
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