Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School serves 300 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Glendale, Arizona. Despite its name suggesting a Catholic affiliation, the school operates as a regular public elementary school with 18 full-time equivalent teachers, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 16.7 to 1. The school receives a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10, though it ranks #195 out of 225 schools statewide, placing it in the 14th percentile among Arizona elementary schools.

This ranking suggests the school is working with room for academic growth as it serves its diverse student community. Located at 7521 N 57th Avenue, the school sits within the 85301 zip code area, a community where the median household income is $45,837 and median home values reach $192,200. The neighborhood reflects a working-class demographic, with 11% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 30.4% among the area's 67,781 residents.

The school operates in Glendale's large suburban setting within Maricopa County, serving families in a community that faces economic challenges while working to provide educational opportunities for its children.

As a private school, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.