For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,961 students in 85301, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85301, AZ are Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning, William C Jack School and Don Mensendick School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85301 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85301, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85301, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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%
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 middle schools in 85301, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85301, AZ include Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning, William C Jack School and Don Mensendick School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85301?
8 public middle schools are located in 85301.
What is the racial composition of students in 85301?
85301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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