Best Schools in Glendale, Arizona
107 schools · 58 Elementary · 2 Middle · 41 High · 6 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $82,307
- Median home value
- $356,356
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Avg commute
- 28 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 63%
21% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Glendale compares
Arizona rank
#69 of 95
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Arizona avg (6.3)
Median household income
$82k
116% of Arizona median
Schools in this city
91
About Schools in Glendale, Arizona
Glendale, Arizona offers parents a broad public school market with 82 ranked schools spanning elementary through high school. The city's average school score sits at 5.9 out of 10 — a middle-of-the-road baseline that reflects genuine spread across the landscape. The real story is at both ends: 21% of schools, 17 in total, score 7 or above, while a meaningful share fall well below average. Knowing which side of that divide your neighborhood sits on is the first research task for any family moving to the area.
At the top of the rankings, Traditional Academy at Bellair leads the city with a 9.6 out of 10 — the highest score among all 82 ranked schools and a rare result in any metro. Las Brisas Elementary (9.0) and Mountain Shadows Elementary (8.9) round out a strong elementary tier, suggesting the upper end of Glendale's elementary options is genuinely competitive. Hillcrest Middle School (8.7) is the standout at the middle school level and one of the few middle schools in the city scoring in that range. Copper Creek Elementary (8.5) extends the list of high-performing elementary options, giving families in the right attendance zones meaningful choices before high school.
The elementary picture is notably stronger than the overall average implies. Parents with children in primary grades have the most high-scoring options to work with, and the concentration of top-rated schools at that level means early school selection carries significant weight. Middle and high school options thin out at the top of the performance distribution, so families should map those pipelines early rather than assuming the same quality carries through.
Glendale spans multiple districts — including Glendale Elementary, Peoria Unified, and Tolleson Union — so a school's attendance zone, not just its city location, determines eligibility. With 17 schools clearing the 7-plus threshold, competitive options exist, but they are not evenly distributed across the city. Use school-level scores alongside district boundaries and attendance zone maps to build an accurate picture of what's actually available at your specific address.
Elementary Schools
58 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 215 students · Pre-K–6th | 9.5 |
| 2 | 421 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.9 |
| 3 | 478 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.6 |
| 4 | 716 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.3 |
| 5 | 1,065 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.2 |
| 6 | 474 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.1 |
| 7 | 964 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.0 |
| 8 | 61 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.8 |
| 9 | 690 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.8 |
| 10 | 579 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.8 |
| 11 | 459 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.7 |
| 12 | 623 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.6 |
| 13 | 392 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.4 |
| 14 | 51 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.3 |
| 15 | 293 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.0 |
| 16 | 683 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.5 |
| 17 | 553 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.4 |
| 18 | 558 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.4 |
| 19 | 827 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.3 |
| 20 | 741 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.3 |
| 21 | 543 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.3 |
| 22 | 415 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.1 |
| 23 | 350 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 |
| 24 | 709 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.0 |
| 25 | 495 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.0 |
Show 33 more elementary schools
| 26 | 646 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.0 | ||
| 27 | 310 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 28 | 545 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.9 | ||
| 29 | 586 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.9 | ||
| 30 | 422 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.8 | ||
| 31 | 590 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.8 | ||
| 32 | 1,293 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.6 | ||
| 33 | 520 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.6 | ||
| 34 | 544 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 35 | 484 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 36 | 873 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 37 | 880 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 38 | 493 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 39 | 526 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.4 | ||
| 40 | 904 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.3 | ||
| 41 | 683 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.0 | ||
| 42 | 225 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.0 | ||
| 43 | 248 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.8 | ||
| 44 | 600 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.7 | ||
| 45 | 687 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.4 | ||
| 46 | 601 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 47 | 632 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.0 | ||
| 48 | 640 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.0 | ||
| 49 | 780 students · Pre-K–8th | 3.9 | ||
| 50 | 585 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.8 | ||
| 51 | 692 students · Pre-K–8th | 3.7 | ||
| 52 | 796 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.6 | ||
| 53 | 683 students · Pre-K–8th | 3.5 | ||
| Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | BAYER PRIVATE SCHOOL
Private
107 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | ST LOUIS THE KING SCHOOL
Private
196 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 300 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Private
98 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | SUNRISE MONTESSORI SCHOOL SOUTH
Private
5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 853 students · 7th–8th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 647 students · 7th–8th | 6.3 |
High Schools
41 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 291 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 2 | 393 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 3 | 2,597 students · 7th–12th | 6.6 |
| 4 | 61 students · 7th–12th | 6.5 |
| 5 | 173 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 6 | 79 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 7 | 1,048 students · 7th–12th | 6.2 |
| 8 | 1,885 students · 7th–12th | 6.0 |
| 9 | 120 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 10 | 41 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 11 | 2,787 students · 7th–12th | 5.9 |
| 12 | 96 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
| 13 | 60 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
| 14 | 51 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
| 15 | 2,228 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
| 16 | 1,696 students · 7th–12th | 5.5 |
| 17 | 1,813 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 |
| 18 | 2,048 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 |
| 19 | 370 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 |
| 20 | 471 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 |
| 21 | 379 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 |
| 22 | 223 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 |
| 23 | 1,046 students · 7th–12th | 4.3 |
| 24 | 2,155 students · 9th–12th | 4.3 |
| 25 | 1,697 students · 7th–12th | 4.1 |
Show 16 more high schools
| 26 | 249 students · 9th–12th | 4.0 | ||
| 27 | 13 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 28 | 21 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 29 | 14 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 30 | 8 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 31 | 3 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 32 | 2 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 33 | 11 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 34 | 17 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 35 | 10 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 36 | 10 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 37 | 15 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 38 | 8 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 39 | 2 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 95 students · 5th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 105 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 897 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.2 | ||
| 2 | 21 students · Pre-K–12th | — | ||
| 3 | 15 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 48 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | VISION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
34 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | ARROWHEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
213 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Glendale
Glendale, Arizona · 107 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 9 ZIP codes
Median Income
$82,307
Median Home Value
$356,356
Median Rent
$1,605/mo
Population
311,041
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Community Profile
Glendale has a median household income of $82,307. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $356,356, with a median rent of $1,605/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.9%. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Arizona
- Total Schools
- 107
- Elementary
- 58
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 41
- Districts
- 24
- Avg Rating
- 5.9/10
Resources
School Districts (24)
Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323)
8 schools · 1,520 students
Challenge School Inc. (6362)
1 school · 392 students
ThrivePoint High School Inc. (79059)
7 schools · 1,068 students
James Sandoval Preparatory High School (79475)
1 school · 41 students
PAS Charter Inc. dba Intelli-School (79953)
3 schools · 127 students
Camelback Education Inc (79905)
1 school · 601 students
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405)
2 schools · 5,547 students
Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
16 schools · 9,854 students
Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099)
1 school · 897 students
West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
59 schools · 423 students
Blueprint Education (81041)
2 schools · 558 students
Heritage Elementary School (81076)
2 schools · 847 students
Choice Academies Inc. (90138)
2 schools · 634 students
Ethos Academy - A Challenge Foundation Academy (92379)
1 school · 350 students
Legacy Traditional School - Glendale (850100)
1 school · 1,293 students
Edison Project (743644)
1 school · 248 students
Dysart Unified District (4243)
25 schools · 23,118 students
Glendale Elementary District (4271)
14 schools · 8,858 students
Glendale Union High School District (4285)
11 schools · 16,407 students
Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
12 schools · 8,251 students
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
44 schools · 35,466 students
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
41 schools · 32,837 students
Tolleson Union High School District (4288)
8 schools · 13,665 students
Washington Elementary School District (4260)
33 schools · 18,766 students
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Glendale, Arizona
How many schools are in Glendale, Arizona?
Glendale has 107 schools, including 97 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Glendale, Arizona?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Glendale is 5.9 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Glendale, Arizona?
The top-ranked school in Glendale on MySchoolScout is Traditional Academy at Bellair with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Glendale, Arizona?
The top-ranked elementary school in Glendale on MySchoolScout is Traditional Academy at Bellair with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Glendale, Arizona?
The top-ranked middle school in Glendale on MySchoolScout is Hillcrest Middle School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best high school in Glendale, Arizona?
The top-ranked high school in Glendale on MySchoolScout is Autism Academy for Education and Development with a composite score of 7.0/10.
How many school districts serve Glendale, Arizona?
Glendale is served by 24 school districts: Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323), Challenge School Inc. (6362), Thrivepoint High School Inc. (79059), James Sandoval Preparatory High School (79475), Pas Charter Inc. Dba Intelli-school (79953), Camelback Education Inc (79905), Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (87405), Alhambra Elementary District (4280), Desert Heights Charter Schools (81099), West-mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923), Blueprint Education (81041), Heritage Elementary School (81076), Choice Academies Inc. (90138), Ethos Academy - a Challenge Foundation Academy (92379), Legacy Traditional School - Glendale (850100), Edison Project (743644), Dysart Unified District (4243), Glendale Elementary District (4271), Glendale Union High School District (4285), Pendergast Elementary District (4283), Peoria Unified School District (4237), Deer Valley Unified District (4246), Tolleson Union High School District (4288), Washington Elementary School District (4260).
What is the education level in Glendale, Arizona?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Glendale have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Glendale, Arizona?
The median household income in Glendale is approximately $82,307 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Glendale, Arizona?
Yes, Glendale has 10 private schools alongside 97 public schools. The top-rated private school is Bayer Private School with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Glendale, Arizona?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Glendale is 16.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Glendale, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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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.