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Best Avondale Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 14,612 students in Avondale, AZ (there are 3 private schools, serving 547 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Avondale, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Avondale, AZ are Garden Lakes Elementary School, Coldwater Academy and West-mec - Agua Fria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avondale, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Avondale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Avondale, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10825 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Gr: PK-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Coldwater Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7106
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
West-mec - Agua Fria High School
Vocational School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #44.
Agua Fria High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Michael Anderson
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 S 3rd Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Gr: PK-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Country Place Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10207 W Country Place Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6100
Gr: K-8 | 900 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Westview High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 478-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,686 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 S Avondale Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 802 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Quentin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11050 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6000
Gr: K-8 | 914 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
La Joya Community High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11650 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,306 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10237 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 S 118th Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-5900
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Estrella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11905 W Cocopah Cir
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-6200
Gr: K-8 | 893 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Canyon Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11675 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Imagine Avondale Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
950 North Eliseo C. Felix Jr.
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Gr: 5-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Imagine Avondale Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
950 N. Elisio C. Felix Jr. Way
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 344-1730
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Lattie Coor
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
220 W La Canada Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Gr: PK-2 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1919.
Estrella High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Prep West
Charter School
12235 W Van Buren St
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 414-0811
Gr: 9-11 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Estrella Mountain Community College
Vocational School
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(602) 392-5401
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec West Point High School
Vocational School
11620 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 738-0058
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Avondale, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Avondale, AZ include Garden Lakes Elementary School, Coldwater Academy and West-mec - Agua Fria High School.
How many public schools are located in Avondale?
22 public schools are located in Avondale.
What percentage of students in Avondale go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Avondale are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale?
Avondale public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Avondale are often viewed compared to one another?

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