For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,940 students in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Arrowhead Ranch are Sierra Verde Steam Academy and Highland Lakes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Verde Steam Academy
(Math: 69% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Highland Lakes School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19000 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 376-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,065 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale, AZ include Sierra Verde Steam Academy and Highland Lakes School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale?
the neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, Glendale public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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