For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 13,109 students in Goodyear, AZ (there are , serving 1,911 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Goodyear, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Goodyear, AZ are Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Estrella Mountain Elementary School and West-mec - Estrella Foothills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goodyear, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Goodyear have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Goodyear, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Gr: PK-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10301 S San Miguel Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2820
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2820
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
West-mec - Estrella Foothills High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13033 S Estrella Pkwy
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2400
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 327-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #44.
Westar Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17777 W Westar Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2840
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2840
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Millennium High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14802 W Wigwam Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
West-mec - Millennium High School
Vocational School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14802 W Wigwam Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Rank: #77.
Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16060 W Lower Buckeye Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 233-1100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 233-1100
Gr: K-8 | 581 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
West-mec - Desert Edge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15778 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: #99.
Las Brisas Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18211 W Las Brisas Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2860
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 237-2860
Gr: PK-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Copper Trails
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16875 W Canyon Trails Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Estrella Foothills High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13033 S Estrella Pkwy
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 269-1200
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 269-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,461 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15151 W Centerra Dr S
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Desert Thunder
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16750 W Garfield St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Desert Star
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 S 157th Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Desert Edge High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15778 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Somerset Academy Skyway Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14900 W Van Buren St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 208-4629
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 208-4629
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Incito Schools
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
877 N Sarival Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 819-7170
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 819-7170
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1818.
Eliseo C. Felix School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Gr: 2-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Incito Schools-phoenix
Charter School
1301 E Almeria Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 398-6968
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 398-6968
Gr: K-5
Goodyear, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aspc-perryville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 3000
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 853-0304
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 853-0304
Gr: 9-10 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Harvest Preparatory Goodyear (Closed 2024)
Charter School
14900 W Van Buren St Bldg E
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 708-2334
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 708-2334
Gr: K-8
Success Academy Perryville (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2014 N. Citrus Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 542-5620
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 542-5620
Gr: 12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
1730 N. Dysart Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 200-9800
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(602) 200-9800
Gr: K | 28 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Goodyear, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Goodyear, AZ include Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Estrella Mountain Elementary School and West-mec - Estrella Foothills High School.
How many public schools are located in Goodyear?
19 public schools are located in Goodyear.
What percentage of students in Goodyear go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Goodyear are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Goodyear?
Goodyear public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Goodyear are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Goodyear include: Estrella Mountain Elementary School vs. Westar Elementary School, Westar Elementary School vs. Estrella Mountain Elementary School, Desert Thunder vs. Copper Trails
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