Best Schools in Avondale, Arizona
23 schools · 12 Elementary · 2 Middle · 8 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Avondale?
Use this page to compare every school in Avondale by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Littleton Elementary School
Elementary · Littleton Elementary District (4278). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Collier Elementary School
Elementary · Littleton Elementary District (4278). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Imagine Avondale Elementary
Elementary · Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc. (89784). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Avondale for 2026 are Littleton Elementary School (7.3/10), Collier Elementary School (6.9/10), and Imagine Avondale Elementary (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 17 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
23
21 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$349,850
home value · ACS
Districts
10
serving the city
Schools
23
21 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$349,850
home value · ACS
Districts
10
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +7.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Avondale schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Avondale
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 17 rated schools; 23 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Littleton Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Collier Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Imagine Avondale Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Agua Fria High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Garden Lakes Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Rio Vista Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Estrella Vista Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Country Place Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Estrella High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Westview High School | 5.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.6/10
- Median household income
- $82,434
- Median home value
- $349,850
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Avg commute
- 28 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 61%
11% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Avondale compares
Arizona rank
#78 of 97
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Arizona avg (6.3)
Median household income
$82k
116% of Arizona median
Schools in this city
19
10 districts draw attendance lines through Avondale
Avondale is not one school system. 10 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 24% of the public campuses.
Littleton Elementary District (4278) is the largest slice at 5 of 21 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Avondale address is choosing a district first.
Among 17 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.7 to 7.3 — the spread is inside Avondale, not a citywide average.
4 of the 21 public schools are charters (19%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Littleton Elementary District (4278)5 public · 24%
- Avondale Elementary District (4272)3 public · 14%
- Pendergast Elementary District (4283)3 public · 14%
- West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)3 public · 14%
- Tolleson Union High School District (4288)2 public · 10%
About Schools in Avondale, Arizona
Avondale, Arizona has 17 ranked public schools spanning elementary through high school. The roster leans heavily toward the elementary grades — four of the five top-performing schools are elementaries — with Estrella High School as the city's sole ranked high school in the upper tier. For families with younger children, that balance makes elementary selection the primary decision point.
Performance across the 17 schools averages 5.3 out of 10. The distribution skews toward the middle and bottom: only one school — just 6% of Avondale's ranked total — clears the 7-point mark. That scarcity at the top tells parents not to assume quality by proximity alone. School performance in Avondale varies meaningfully by address, and the gap between the city's best and its average is real enough to factor into housing decisions.
Littleton Elementary School leads the city with a 7.3, the only school in Avondale above that threshold and a clear outlier from the pack. Country Place Elementary follows at 6.9, and Collier Elementary scores 6.4 — both meaningfully above the 5.3 city average and strong targets for families who can access them through zoning. At the high school level, Estrella High School posts a 5.8, above the city average and the primary option for secondary-age students. Estrella Vista Elementary also lands at 5.8, placing it at the upper end of remaining elementary choices.
The practical picture for parents is fairly compact. Littleton is Avondale's standout; Country Place and Collier are credible second-tier alternatives at the elementary level. The city's 5.3 average means most families land in middle-tier schools by default, which makes address-level verification — not neighborhood assumption — the most actionable step. Use the school boundary tool on this page before committing to a home. In a city where only one school in seventeen clears 7 out of 10, that single lookup can change the comparison considerably.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 798 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 814 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.9 |
| 3 | 426 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 4 | 908 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.5 |
| 5 | 678 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.5 |
| 6 | 887 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.4 |
| 7 | 896 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 |
| 8 | 616 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.1 |
| 9 | 733 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.8 |
| 10 | 856 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.6 |
Show all 12 elementary schools in Avondale
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 186 students · 6th–8th | 4.3 |
| 2 | 409 students · 5th–8th | 3.8 |
High Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,599 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 2 | 129 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 3 | 1,733 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 4 | 2,173 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 5 | 6 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 6 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 7 | 8 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 370 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 285 students · 9th–10th | — |
Schools in Avondale
Avondale, Arizona · 23 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$82,434
Median Home Value
$349,850
Median Rent
$1,727/mo
Population
85,807
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
61%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Community Profile
Avondale has a median household income of $82,434. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $349,850, with a median rent of $1,727/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.1%. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Arizona
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 8
- Other
- 1
Resources
School Districts (10)
American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Estrell (79873)
1 school · 129 students
West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
59 schools · 423 students
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)
6 schools · 9,855 students
Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc. (89784)
1 school · 426 students
Imagine Avondale Middle Inc. (90162)
1 school · 186 students
Avondale Elementary District (4272)
9 schools · 5,960 students
Madison Highland Prep Phoenix (1001521)
1 school · 285 students
Littleton Elementary District (4278)
10 schools · 5,940 students
Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
12 schools · 8,251 students
Tolleson Union High School District (4288)
8 schools · 13,665 students
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Common questions about schools in Avondale, Arizona
How many schools are in Avondale, Arizona?
Avondale has 23 schools, including 21 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Avondale, Arizona?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Avondale is 5.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Avondale, Arizona?
The top-ranked school in Avondale on MySchoolScout is Littleton Elementary School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Avondale, Arizona?
The top-ranked elementary school in Avondale on MySchoolScout is Littleton Elementary School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Avondale, Arizona?
The top-ranked middle school in Avondale on MySchoolScout is Imagine Avondale Middle with a composite score of 4.3/10.
What is the best high school in Avondale, Arizona?
The top-ranked high school in Avondale on MySchoolScout is Agua Fria High School with a composite score of 6.5/10.
How many school districts serve Avondale, Arizona?
Avondale is served by 10 school districts: American Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Estrell (79873), West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923), Agua Fria Union High School District (4289), Imagine Avondale Elementary Inc. (89784), Imagine Avondale Middle Inc. (90162), Avondale Elementary District (4272), Madison Highland Prep Phoenix (1001521), Littleton Elementary District (4278), Pendergast Elementary District (4283), Tolleson Union High School District (4288).
What is the education level in Avondale, Arizona?
According to Census data, 22% of adults in Avondale have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Avondale, Arizona?
The median household income in Avondale is approximately $82,434 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Avondale, Arizona?
Yes, Avondale has 2 private schools alongside 21 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Thomas Aquinas with a score of 7.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Avondale, Arizona?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Avondale is 20.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Avondale, Arizona?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.