For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,868 students in 85303, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85303, AZ are Edison School Of Innovation, Discovery School and Sunset Vista. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85303 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85303, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85303, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5136 N 83rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 282-2871
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 282-2871
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Discovery School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7910 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4013
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4013
Grades: K-8
| 632 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sunset Vista
(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
| 709 students
Rank: #44.
Coyote Ridge
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7677 W. Bethany
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4015
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4015
Grades: PK-8
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Bicentennial North School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7237 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4009
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Camelback Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7634 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 247-2204
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 247-2204
Grades: K-8
| 601 students
Rank: #77.
Desert Garden Elementary 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-6
| 225 students
Rank: #88.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6905 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4011
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4011
Grades: K-8
| 880 students
Rank: #99.
Bicentennial South 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
| 780 students
Rank: #1010.
Desert Spirit
(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
| 683 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85303, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85303, AZ include Edison School Of Innovation, Discovery School and Sunset Vista.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85303?
10 public elementary schools are located in 85303.
What is the racial composition of students in 85303?
85303 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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