Best Schools in Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ
Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ has 11 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,054 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Downtown Glendale don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ
The top high schools in Downtown Glendale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Apollo High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2198 Students
2. Glendale High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1816 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ
The top middle schools in Downtown Glendale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palo Verde Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 870 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ
The top elementary schools in Downtown Glendale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horizon School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 932 Students
2. Glenn F Burton School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 633 Students
3. Roadrunner Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 691 Students
4. Harold W Smith School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 772 Students
5. Glendale Landmark School
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 828 Students
6. Grace Lutheran School
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Grace Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 125 Students
7. Glendale Elementary Online (g.e.o.) Learning
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Glendale Elementary District (4271) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 138 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ has a total population of 9,003 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Glendale, Glendale, 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 Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Glendale, Glendale, 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 Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ
How many schools are in Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ?
Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,054 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Glendale perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Downtown Glendale score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Downtown Glendale don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Glendale?
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: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations