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Best 85301 Arizona Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,826 students in 85301, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85301, AZ are Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning, William C Jack School and Don Mensendick School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85301 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85301, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85301, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7301 N 58th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-6300
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
William C Jack School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4005
Gr: PK-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Don Mensendick School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5535 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4006
Gr: K-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Barcelona Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6530 N 44th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Harold W Smith School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6534 N 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4003
Gr: K-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Carol G. Peck Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5810 N 49th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Gr: K-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Glendale Landmark School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5730 W Myrtle Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4001
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Glenn F Burton School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 237-4007
Gr: K-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85301, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85301, AZ include Glendale Elementary Online (G.e.o.) Learning, William C Jack School and Don Mensendick School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85301?
8 public elementary schools are located in 85301.
What is the racial composition of students in 85301?
85301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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