For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,301 students in 85305, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85305, AZ are West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis, West-mec - Copper Canyon High School and Desert Mirage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85305 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85305, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85305, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Copper Canyon High School
Vocational School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Desert Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8605 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Raymond S. Kellis
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Gr: 7-12 | 1,697 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Sunset Ridge Elementary 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
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
West-mec - Sierra Linda High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9801 W Van Buren St
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 474-7000
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 474-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
West-mec - West View High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4602
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
West-mec - Tolleson Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9419 W Van Buren St
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4200
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Copper Canyon High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
West-mec - La Joya High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11650 W Whyman Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4400
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Arizona Insight Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5323 N 99th Ave Ste 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Gr: 7-12 | 1,048 student Minority enrollment: 57%
85305, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5323 N. 99th Avenue, Suite 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(855) 564-3029
Glendale, AZ 85305
(855) 564-3029
Gr: 7-12
Youngtown Public Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
8632 West Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Gr: K-6 | 93 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85305, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85305, AZ include West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis, West-mec - Copper Canyon High School and Desert Mirage Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85305?
12 public schools are located in 85305.
What is the racial composition of students in 85305?
85305 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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