Best 85310 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,100 students in 85310, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 134 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 85310, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85310, AZ are Copper Creek Elementary School, West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School and Hillcrest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85310 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85310, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85310, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7071 W Hillcrest Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3900
Gr: PK-6 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22833 N 71st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-3300
Gr: 7-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Las Brisas Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5805 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Desert Sage Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4035 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Mountain Ridge High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,823 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
West-mec - Sandra Day O'connor High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25250 N. 35th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #88.
Sandra Day O'connor High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25250 N. 35th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,658 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Academy Pinnacle
Charter School
32 S Center St
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 537-3535
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Glendale Community College - North
Vocational School
5727 W Happy Valley Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 738-0000
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85310, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85310?
10 public schools are located in 85310.
What percentage of students in 85310 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 85310 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85310?
85310 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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