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Best 85305 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,118 students in 85305, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 85305, AZ are West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis, West-mec - Copper Canyon High School and Desert Mirage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85305 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85305, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85305, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Copper Canyon High School
Vocational School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Desert Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8605 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Raymond S. Kellis
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Gr: 7-12 | 1,691 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8490 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Gr: PK-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
West-mec - Sierra Linda High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9801 W Van Buren St
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 474-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #77.
West-mec - West View High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4602
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
West-mec - Tolleson Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9419 W Van Buren St
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #99.
Copper Canyon High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
West-mec - La Joya High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11650 W Whyman Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Start Campus
Vocational School
5405 N 99th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 738-0045
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85305, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85305?
12 public schools are located in 85305.
What is the racial composition of students in 85305?
85305 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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