Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85301

The 85301 zip code of Glendale, Arizona is home to 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools and 7 high schools, spread across three different school districts. While the schools in this area serve a diverse student population, the data reveals a wide range in academic performance, with some schools significantly outperforming others.

One standout is Glenview College Preparatory High School, a public charter high school that ranks 114th out of 270 Arizona high schools and boasts the highest 4-year graduation rate (78.4%) and proficiency rates in English Language Arts (56%) and Mathematics (34%) among the high schools in the 85301 zip code. In contrast, the overall 4-year graduation rate for high schools in this area is 78.4%, which is below the state average. Additionally, the dropout rate for these high schools is 5.2%, higher than the state average.

At the elementary level, Glenn F Burton School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in the district for 3rd grade English Language Arts (37%) and Mathematics (48%), as well as 5th grade Mathematics (39%). Meanwhile, Academy of Math and Science Glendale, a public charter elementary/middle school, has the highest proficiency rates in the district for 8th grade Science (38%) and 8th grade Mathematics (38%). These variations in school performance highlight the need for families in the 85301 zip code to carefully consider their educational options to find the best fit for their children.