Best Schools in 85301, AZ
85301, AZ has 29 public schools (8 high, 1 middle, 19 elementary) serving 24,882 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 85301 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 85301, AZ
The top high schools in 85301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
2. Glenview College Preparatory High School
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Kaizen Education Foundation Dba El Dorado High Sch (4342) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 523 Students
3. Apollo High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2198 Students
4. Glendale High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1816 Students
5. Maryvale High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2795 Students
6. Alhambra High School
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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2282 Students
7. Ombudsman - Charter Metro
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Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
8. Crown Point High School
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James Sandoval Preparatory High School (79475) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students
Best Middle Schools in 85301, AZ
The top middle schools in 85301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 85301, AZ
The top elementary schools in 85301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John F. Long
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 657 Students
2. Academy Of Math And Science Glendale
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Academy Of Mathematics And Science South Inc. (90878) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1249 Students
3. Horizon School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 932 Students
4. Challenger Middle School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 978 Students
5. Glenn F Burton School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 633 Students
6. William C Jack School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 830 Students
7. Glendale American School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 615 Students
8. Bicentennial South School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 896 Students
9. Carol G. Peck Elementary School
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 667 Students
10. James W. Rice Elementary School
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 739 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 85301, AZ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
85301, AZ has a total population of 64,588 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 85301, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85301, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85301, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85301, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 85301, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 85301, AZ
How many schools are in 85301, AZ?
85301, AZ has 29 public schools: 8 high schools, 1 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 24,882 students in total.
How do schools in 85301 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 85301 score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 85301 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 85301?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations