Best Schools in Glendale, AZ
Glendale, AZ has a total of 144 schools including 50 high schools, 39 middle schools and 50 elementary schools. A total of 88,407 students attend Glendale, AZ schools. On average, schools in Glendale score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Glendale meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Glendale, AZ
Glendale, AZ has 50 high schools with 35,975 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Glendale score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Glendale don't meet expectations.
1. University High School
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Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
2. Mountain Ridge High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2771 Students
3. Millennium High School
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Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2121 Students
4. Sandra Day O'connor High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2567 Students
5. Sunrise Mountain High School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2018 Students
6. Deer Valley High School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1637 Students
7. Ironwood High School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1922 Students
8. Greenway High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
9. Raymond S. Kellis
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1817 Students
10. Independence High School
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Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
Best Middle Schools in Glendale, AZ
Glendale, AZ has 39 middle schools with 26,725 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Glendale score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Glendale meet expectations.
1. Hillcrest Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 899 Students
2. Desert Sky Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 648 Students
3. L. Thomas Heck Middle School
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Litchfield Elementary District (4281) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 630 Students
4. Deer Valley Middle School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students
5. Desert Foothills Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 632 Students
6. Cholla Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 686 Students
7. Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
8. Palo Verde Middle School
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Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 870 Students
9. Sevilla Elementary School-west Campus
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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 667 Students
10. Desert Sands Academy Of Mass Communication & Journalism
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Cartwright Elementary District (4282) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Glendale, AZ
Glendale, AZ has 50 elementary schools with 24,586 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Glendale score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Glendale exceed expectations.
1. Peoria Traditional School
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Peoria Unified School District (4237) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 337 Students
2. Sierra Verde Steam Academy
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 898 Students
3. Stetson Hills School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 912 Students
4. Copper Creek Elementary School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 738 Students
5. Legend Springs Elementary
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 666 Students
6. Challenge Charter School
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Challenge School Inc. (6362) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 393 Students
7. Highland Lakes School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1069 Students
8. Traditional Academy At Bellair
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 216 Students
9. Desert Sage Elementary School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 621 Students
10. Las Brisas Elementary School
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Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Glendale, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Glendale, AZ has a total population of 309,390 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Glendale, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Glendale, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Glendale, AZ.
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