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Best Public Schools in 85304 (Glendale, AZ) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 85304 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,891 students in 85304, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 85304, AZ are West-mec - Ironwood High School, Copperwood School and Desert Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85304 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85304, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85304, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Ironwood High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6051 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Copperwood School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11232 N 65th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Desert Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12901 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Marshall Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12995 N Marshall Ranch Dr
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6450
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Sweetwater School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4602 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-6500
Gr: K-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Ironwood High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6051 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,804 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4535 W Cholla St
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-5100
Gr: K-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Desert Palms Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11441 N 55th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85304, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85304, AZ include West-mec - Ironwood High School, Copperwood School and Desert Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85304?
8 public schools are located in 85304.
What is the racial composition of students in 85304?
85304 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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