For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,909 students in 85301, AZ (there are , serving 674 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 85301, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85301, AZ are Crown Point High School, West-mec - Glendale High School and Glendale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85301 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85301, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85301, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Glendale High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6216 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-6200
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Glendale High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6216 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-6200
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,813 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-6300
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-6300
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Glendale Union Online
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4530 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-7300
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
William C Jack School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Gr: PK-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Don Mensendick School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5535 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4006
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4006
Gr: K-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Barcelona Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6530 N 44th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Gr: PK-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Harold W Smith School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6534 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4003
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4003
Gr: K-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Carol G. Peck Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5810 N 49th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Gr: K-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Glendale Landmark School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5730 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Gr: PK-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Glenn F Burton School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4007
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4007
Gr: K-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Ombudsman - Charter Metro
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7910 N. 43rd Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-6157
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-6157
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Glendale Union High School District Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4530 W Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-7300
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
85301, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4432 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Glendale, AZ 85301
(602) 336-2070
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Homebound (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8148
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8148
Gr: 1-8 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
6625 N 56th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4002
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4002
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4932 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4004
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4004
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85301, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85301, AZ include Crown Point High School, West-mec - Glendale High School and Glendale High School.
How many public schools are located in 85301?
14 public schools are located in 85301.
What percentage of students in 85301 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 85301 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85301?
85301 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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