Best Schools in Goodyear, Arizona
23 schools · 16 Elementary · 6 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Goodyear?
Use this page to compare every school in Goodyear by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear
Elementary · Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear (1000283). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Las Brisas Academy
Elementary · Liberty Elementary District (4266). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Estrella Mountain Elementary School
Elementary · Liberty Elementary District (4266). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Goodyear for 2026 are Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear (8.5/10), Las Brisas Academy (8.2/10), and Estrella Mountain Elementary School (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 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
18 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$460,350
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Schools
23
18 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$460,350
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +15.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Goodyear schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Goodyear
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 15 rated schools; 23 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Las Brisas Academy | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Estrella Mountain Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Desert Star | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Westar Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Somerset Academy Skyway Campus | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Millennium High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Incito Schools | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Desert Edge High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Estrella Foothills High School | 5.9 / 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
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $103,663
- Median home value
- $460,350
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 78%
47% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Goodyear compares
Arizona rank
#41 of 97
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Arizona avg (6.3)
Median household income
$104k
146% of Arizona median
Schools in this city
19
8 districts draw attendance lines through Goodyear
Goodyear is not one school system. 8 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 33% of the public campuses.
Avondale Elementary District (4272) is the largest slice at 6 of 18 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Goodyear address is choosing a district first.
Among 15 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.0 to 8.5 — the spread is inside Goodyear, not a citywide average.
- Avondale Elementary District (4272)6 public · 33%
- Liberty Elementary District (4266)3 public · 17%
- West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)3 public · 17%
- Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)2 public · 11%
- Buckeye Union High School District (4284)1 public · 6%
About Schools in Goodyear, Arizona
Goodyear has 15 ranked public schools with a city-wide average score of 6.4 out of 10. That average lands in the solid mid-range, and one in three schools clears the 7-point mark — five out of fifteen score 7 or above. The spread of scores is wide enough to matter, which means where a child is enrolled here makes a real difference in the quality of education they receive.
At the top, Millennium High School scores 8.6 out of 10, the highest mark among all ranked schools in the city and well above the 6.4 average. It stands as the clear leader for high school families. The elementary tier is where most of the 7-plus options cluster. Somerset Academy Skyway Campus scores 7.8, followed closely by Estrella Mountain Elementary at 7.7 and Desert Star at 7.6. Wildflower Accelerated Academy rounds out that group at 7.1, offering an accelerated curriculum for elementary-age students. These four elementary schools form a distinct upper tier — all performing meaningfully above the city norm.
The remaining ten schools fall below the 7-point threshold and represent the default Goodyear experience for most families. They're not failing schools, but the performance gap between this middle tier and the top five is real. Parents who rely on default attendance zones without researching alternatives are likely landing in this range.
Goodyear rewards active research. The distance between the city average (6.4) and its best school (8.6) is large enough that the right enrollment decision can translate into a materially better academic environment. Elementary families have the strongest set of high-performing options — four schools to compare and prioritize. High school choices are narrower in number, but Millennium High School is an unambiguous standout. Check current attendance boundaries first, then look into open enrollment windows for any school outside your zone. Current state assessment data, available through the Arizona Department of Education, should be the final cross-check before committing.
Elementary Schools
16 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 581 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 642 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.2 |
| 3 | 501 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.9 |
| 4 | 630 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.7 |
| 5 | 791 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.7 |
| 6 | 172 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.6 |
| 7 | 184 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.3 |
| 8 | 521 students · 2nd–5th | 5.8 |
| 9 | 1,016 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.2 |
| 10 | 708 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.2 |
Show all 16 elementary schools in Goodyear
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,253 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 2,051 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 |
| 3 | 1,461 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 4 | 3 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 5 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 6 | 2 students · 7th–12th | — |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victory Autism AcademyPrivate 316 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Goodyear
Goodyear, Arizona · 23 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$103,663
Median Home Value
$460,350
Median Rent
$1,867/mo
Population
103,149
College Educated
36%
Homeownership
78%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Community Profile
Goodyear has a median household income of $103,663. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $460,350, with a median rent of $1,867/month. The local poverty rate of 5.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Arizona
- Elementary
- 16
- High
- 6
- Other
- 1
Resources
School Districts (8)
West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)
59 schools · 423 students
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)
6 schools · 9,855 students
Incito Schools (91326)
2 schools · 184 students
Avondale Elementary District (4272)
9 schools · 5,960 students
Buckeye Union High School District (4284)
5 schools · 5,503 students
Somerset Academy Arizona Inc. (1000160)
1 school · 172 students
Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear (1000283)
1 school · 581 students
Liberty Elementary District (4266)
7 schools · 4,444 students
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Goodyear, Arizona
How many schools are in Goodyear, Arizona?
Goodyear has 23 schools, including 18 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Goodyear, Arizona?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Goodyear is 6.4 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 Goodyear, Arizona?
The top-ranked school in Goodyear on MySchoolScout is Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Goodyear, Arizona?
The top-ranked elementary school in Goodyear on MySchoolScout is Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best high school in Goodyear, Arizona?
The top-ranked high school in Goodyear on MySchoolScout is Millennium High School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
How many school districts serve Goodyear, Arizona?
Goodyear is served by 8 school districts: West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923), Agua Fria Union High School District (4289), Incito Schools (91326), Avondale Elementary District (4272), Buckeye Union High School District (4284), Somerset Academy Arizona Inc. (1000160), Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear (1000283), Liberty Elementary District (4266).
What is the education level in Goodyear, Arizona?
According to Census data, 36% of adults in Goodyear have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Goodyear, Arizona?
The median household income in Goodyear is approximately $103,663 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Goodyear, Arizona?
Yes, Goodyear has 5 private schools alongside 18 public schools. The top-rated private school is Palm Valley Montessori School with a score of 7.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Goodyear, Arizona?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Goodyear is 19.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Goodyear, 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.